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(A21.9) Tularaemia, unspecified
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25 757 in individuals diagnosis tularaemia, unspecified confirmed
1 928 deaths with diagnosis tularaemia, unspecified
8% mortality rate associated with the disease tularaemia, unspecified
Diagnosis tularaemia, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 23.00% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis tularaemia, unspecified
1 928 (12.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis tularaemia, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease tularaemia, unspecified - 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 tularaemia, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Tularaemia, unspecified - what does this mean
Tularaemia is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria francisella tularensis, which is usually found in animals such as rabbits, rodents, and hares. humans can become infected through contact with an infected animal, inhalation of contaminated dust, or ingestion of contaminated water or food. symptoms can range from mild to severe and can include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes.
What happens during the disease - tularaemia, unspecified
Tularaemia is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium francisella tularensis, which is found in animals such as rodents, rabbits, hares, and deer. humans become infected by coming into contact with the bacteria through contaminated water, soil, or animal bites, or by inhaling aerosolized bacteria. once inside the body, the bacteria infects macrophages and dendritic cells, and multiplies to cause a systemic infection. symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes. in severe cases, the infection can spread to other organs, leading to pneumonia, meningitis, and even death.
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
Tularaemia, unspecified - Prevention
Tularaemia, unspecified is a bacterial infection that is spread by contact with infected animals, contaminated water, and insect bites. prevention of this disease includes avoiding contact with infected animals, wearing protective clothing when outdoors, avoiding contact with contaminated water, and using insect repellent to reduce the risk of insect bites. vaccines are also available for certain high-risk individuals.