A case of glandular tularemia presenting with prolonged fever and mesenteric lymphadenopathy

Karadaǧ-Öncel E., Özkaya-Parlakay A., ÖZSÜREKCİ Y., CEYHAN M., CENGİZ A. B., KARA A.

Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, cilt.55, sa.4, ss.430-432, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 55 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.430-432
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Child, Mesenteric lymphadenopathy, Prolonged fever, Tularemia
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Tularemia is a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis, a gramnegative coccobacillus that is transmitted to humans by direct contact with or ingestion of infected animal tissues, through the bite of infected arthropods, by consumption of contaminated food or water, or from inhalation of aerosolized bacteria. Presented herein is a case of a four-year-old girl who was diagnosed with glandular tularemia after presenting with prolonged fever and mesenteric lymphadenopathy. A history of contact with a rabbit was a valuable clue for the diagnosis.