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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Bacteriology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Tularaemia is a zoonotic, vector-borne bacterial infection caused by *Francisella tularensis*.
  • Rodents are primary hosts and reservoirs for *Francisella tularensis*.
  • A notable increase in tularaemia incidence has been observed, coupled with low public awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology and clinical presentation of tularaemia.
  • To highlight the challenges in diagnosing tularaemia due to its varied manifestations.
  • To emphasize the importance of prompt and appropriate treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on tularaemia.
  • Analysis of transmission routes, particularly tick-borne infections in Denmark.
  • Review of clinical signs, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic options.

Main Results:

  • Tick-borne tularaemia is the most common transmission route in Denmark.
  • Clinical presentation often includes a necrotic wound and regional adenopathy.
  • Tularaemia can be mistaken for other infections due to diverse symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Tularaemia poses a significant public health risk due to rising incidence and low awareness.
  • Accurate diagnosis is challenging but essential for effective management.
  • Ciprofloxacin and doxycycline are recommended therapies for tularaemia.