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28 paź 2024 · The objectives were two-fold: (1) to describe the clinical findings of all cats diagnosed with tularemia in a large, retrospective cohort; and (2) to compare the clinical features of cats diagnosed with and without tularemia based on PCR and identify characteristics that increase the likelihood of tularemia diagnosis.
cats. These clinical features should be considered and raise suspicion for tularemia in cats. These findings may be valuable for the timely diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tularemia outbreaks in cats and humans. Keywords: Tularemia; Francisella tularensis; leukopenia; neutropenia Accepted: 7 July 2024
Affected animals are treated with an antibiotic. Early treatment should prevent death; however, prolonged treatment may be necessary. Control is difficult and is limited to reducing tick infestation, keeping pets confined to reduce predatory behavior, and rapid diagnosis and treatment.
28 paź 2024 · This study provides a more comprehensive description of tularemia in cats than has been available to date. In particular, leukopenia and neutropenia are significantly associated with tularemia-positive cats. These clinical features should be considered and raise suspicion for tularemia in cats.
These findings may be valuable for the timely diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tularemia outbreaks in cats and humans. Keywords: Francisella tularensis; Tularemia; leukopenia; neutropenia.
31 sty 2024 · Data on clinical manifestations, antimicrobial treatment, and illness outcome of patients with tularemia are provided voluntarily through case report forms to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by state and local health departments.
9 cze 2023 · Tularaemia is spread by ticks, biting flies, direct contact with infected animals or animal skin, or inhalation of aerosols when doing outdoor work where infected animals live. Classified as 7 distinct forms, each of which presents as a different clinical syndrome. Diagnosis requires a high index...
