Glandular tularemia in a Native American child.
This case report details the clinical manifestation and course of glandular tularemia, an uncommon but significant cause of cervical lymphadenopathy in children. We discuss the unique attributes of this disease along with appropriate steps that lead to early identification of the organism and effective treatment. The potential use of the organism as a bioterrorism agent is another interesting aspect of this entity.
Collison
Patrick J
PJ
Yankton Medical Clinic, University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Yankton, SD, USA. pjcent@iw.net
Adams
Brent
B
D023482:Bioterrorism; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005604:Francisella tularensis / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014406:Tularemia / Q000382:microbiology*