Clinical manifestations and the epidemiology of tularemia Klinička slika i epidemiologija tularemije

INFECTIOUS AGENT CLINICAL DISEASE Epidemiology Pathogenesis Clinical Manifestations Diagnosis Treatment PROPHYLAXIS Postexposure Prophylaxis Vaccination with Live Vaccine Strain ISSUES FOR LABORATORY WORKERS USE OF TULAREMIA AS A BIOLOGICAL WEAPON SUMMARY

Variation in Tularemia Clinical Manifestations—Arkansas, 2009–2013

BACKGROUND Francisella tularensis, although naturally occurring in Arkansas, is also a Tier 1 select agent and potential bioterrorism threat. As such, tularemia is nationally notifiable and mandatorily reported to the Arkansas Department of Health. We examined demographic and clinical characteristics among reported cases and outcomes to improve understanding of the epidemiology of tularemia in ...

Epidemiology and Clinical Manifestations of Giardiasis in Patients Referred to Parasitology Laboratory of Hamadan, 2004-2005

Abstract Background & Objectives: Giardia lamblia is one of the most common protozoa in human being throughout the world. The different isolates of this parasite have various potential pathogenicity. Clinical demonstrations of Giardiasis are acute diarrhea, chronic diarrhea syndrome and malabsorbtion.The aim of this study has been the observation of the different kinds of clinical features in p...

Difference in clinical manifestations of myocardial infarction between men and women in Iran in 2014-2015

Background and aims: Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of mortality among men and women so that the difference in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) symptoms between men and women can affect diagnosis and time of decision making for treatment and consequently disease outcomes. Therefore, knowledge of different symptoms affects the prognosis of the disease according to t...

Upsurge of Rodents’ Population in a Rural Area of Northeastern Iran Raised Concerns about Rodent-borne Diseases

Introduction: Rodents are the primary source of several zoonotic infectious diseases. The upsurge of rodents’ population in Najaf Abad Village of Nishapur County, northeastern Iran in February 2014 raised the concerns about the outbreak of diseases such as plague and tularemia. This report discusses the lessons learned from the outburst of rodents’ population in that village and rep...