Abdominal tularemia

Tularemia abdominal

Abdominal tularemia (t. abdominalis; synonymous with intestinal) is a type of tularemia in which the primary affect is localized in the intestines.

Abdominal tularemia occurs when eating meat or internal organs of infected animals, as well as using contaminated water. In this case, the causative agent of the disease - the bacterium Francisella tularensis - penetrates the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract.

Clinically, abdominal tularemia is manifested by symptoms of acute gastroenteritis - nausea, vomiting, loose stools, and abdominal pain. Ulcerative colitis may develop. High fever is typical. Without treatment, the disease lasts about a month.

Diagnosis of abdominal tularemia is based on epidemiological data, clinical picture and detection of antibodies to F. tularensis in the blood. Treatment is with antibiotics.

Prevention consists of avoiding the consumption of raw meat and organs of wild animals and observing personal hygiene rules. In endemic areas, the number of rodents and insects that carry the infection is monitored.

Tularemia is a bacterial infectious disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. This disease can occur in various forms, including abdominal tularemia.

Abdominal tularemia is a form of tularemia that manifests itself as inflammation of the intestines and peritoneum. It can be caused by various strains of the bacteria Francisella tularensis and manifests itself as an acute or chronic disease.

Symptoms of abdominal tularemia may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and other symptoms. Fever, weakness, headache and other general symptoms may also occur.

Diagnosis of abdominal tularemia is based on clinical symptoms and laboratory tests. Blood tests may show elevated levels of white blood cells as well as elevated levels of antibodies to the bacteria Francisella tularensis in the blood serum.

Treatment for tularemia abdominal includes antibiotics such as tetracycline or doxycycline. Symptomatic treatment such as rehydration, diet and supportive care may also be required.

Prevention of tularemia includes good hygiene, avoiding contact with wild animals and rodents, and vaccination against tularemia.