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(A21.1) Oculoglandular tularaemia
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25 757 in individuals diagnosis oculoglandular tularaemia confirmed
1 928 deaths with diagnosis oculoglandular tularaemia
8% mortality rate associated with the disease oculoglandular tularaemia
Diagnosis oculoglandular tularaemia is diagnosed Men are 23.00% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis oculoglandular tularaemia
1 928 (12.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis oculoglandular tularaemia
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease oculoglandular tularaemia - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 65-69
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 20-24, 80-84, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 25-79, 85-89
Disease Features oculoglandular tularaemia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Oculoglandular tularaemia - what does this mean
Oculoglandular tularaemia is caused by the bacterium francisella tularensis, which is typically transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected animals, or through the bite of an infected tick or mosquito. it can also be contracted by inhaling contaminated dust, or by drinking contaminated water. symptoms include redness and swelling of the eyes, fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes.
What happens during the disease - oculoglandular tularaemia
Oculoglandular tularaemia is caused by the bacterium francisella tularensis, which is found in rodents, rabbits, and other wild animals. the bacteria are spread to humans by contact with contaminated animal tissues, or by the bite of an infected tick or mosquito. once inside the body, the bacteria can cause an infection that begins in the eyes and then spreads to the lymph nodes, leading to inflammation and swelling. symptoms include redness and swelling around the eyes, fever, chills, and headaches.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Oculoglandular tularaemia - Prevention
Oculoglandular tularaemia can be prevented by avoiding contact with infected animals, wearing protective clothing when handling animals, avoiding contaminated water sources, avoiding handling of sick or dead animals, and practicing good hygiene. vaccination is also available to those at risk of infection.