A Multidisciplinary Approach to the First Autochthonous Case of Tularemia Reported in Portugal

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Main Author: Cunha, F.
Publication Date: 2022
Other Authors: Lopes de Carvalho, I., Torres, C., Gonçalves, R.
Format: Article
Language: eng
Source: Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP)
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Summary: Francisella tularensis, a Gram-negative coccobacillus, is a highly virulent pathogen responsible for several zoonotic outbreaks in Europe in the last few decades. The authors report the case of a 46-year-old male who developed fever, myalgias and headache a week after having contact with animal feed contaminated by rodents. Serological tests were positive for Francisella tularensis. This first case of autochthonous tularemia in Portugal led to an intensive investigation involving several healthcare services and national governmental authorities. The authors address the possible underdiagnosis of this infection in the country.
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv A Multidisciplinary Approach to the First Autochthonous Case of Tularemia Reported in Portugal
Abordagem Multidisciplinar do Primeiro Caso Autóctone de Tularémia Notificado em Portugal
title A Multidisciplinary Approach to the First Autochthonous Case of Tularemia Reported in Portugal
spellingShingle A Multidisciplinary Approach to the First Autochthonous Case of Tularemia Reported in Portugal
Cunha, F.
Francisella tularensis
Tularemia
Public Health
Portugal
Infecções Sistémicas e Zoonoses
title_short A Multidisciplinary Approach to the First Autochthonous Case of Tularemia Reported in Portugal
title_full A Multidisciplinary Approach to the First Autochthonous Case of Tularemia Reported in Portugal
title_fullStr A Multidisciplinary Approach to the First Autochthonous Case of Tularemia Reported in Portugal
title_full_unstemmed A Multidisciplinary Approach to the First Autochthonous Case of Tularemia Reported in Portugal
title_sort A Multidisciplinary Approach to the First Autochthonous Case of Tularemia Reported in Portugal
author Cunha, F.
author_facet Cunha, F.
Lopes de Carvalho, I.
Torres, C.
Gonçalves, R.
author_role author
author2 Lopes de Carvalho, I.
Torres, C.
Gonçalves, R.
author2_role author
author
author
dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Repositório Científico do Instituto Nacional de Saúde
dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Cunha, F.
Lopes de Carvalho, I.
Torres, C.
Gonçalves, R.
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Francisella tularensis
Tularemia
Public Health
Portugal
Infecções Sistémicas e Zoonoses
topic Francisella tularensis
Tularemia
Public Health
Portugal
Infecções Sistémicas e Zoonoses
description Francisella tularensis, a Gram-negative coccobacillus, is a highly virulent pathogen responsible for several zoonotic outbreaks in Europe in the last few decades. The authors report the case of a 46-year-old male who developed fever, myalgias and headache a week after having contact with animal feed contaminated by rodents. Serological tests were positive for Francisella tularensis. This first case of autochthonous tularemia in Portugal led to an intensive investigation involving several healthcare services and national governmental authorities. The authors address the possible underdiagnosis of this infection in the country.
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