Francisella tularensis causes two forms of tularemia, describe both forms:

Francisella tularensis causes two forms of tularemia, describe both forms:



1. Ulceroglandular form (70%-80%; handling of infected animals) presents with ulcers at the site of infection, lymphadenopathy at the draining lymph nodes, and fever.

2. The more severe typhoidal form (10%-15%; ingestion) often includes pneumonia and symptoms of bacteremia (fevers, chills, myalgias, malaise, and weight loss).



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