Tularemia (Rabbit Fever) | Causes, Pathogenesis, Forms, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

The video provides a comprehensive overview of tularemia, a zoonotic infection caused by Francisella tularensis. It covers the transmission methods, risk factors, and pathophysiology of the disease. The clinical presentation is diverse, with six forms ranging from ulceroglandular to typhoidal. Diagnosis involves serology and PCR testing, while treatment includes antibiotics like streptomycin and gentamicin. The video emphasizes the importance of recognizing tularemia's varied symptoms for effective diagnosis and treatment.

What treatments are available for tularemia?

Discuss the importance of recognizing tularemia in clinical settings.

What are the potential consequences of untreated tularemia?

Identify the subspecies of francisella tularensis and their clinical significance.