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- First case of Autochthonous Tularaemia reported in PortugalPublication . Cunha, F.; Oliveira, D.; Lopes, C.; Lopes de Carvalho, I.; Núncio, M.S.; Serra, J. E.; Gonçalves, R.; Cunha, S.Tularaemia is a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis, a Gram-negative, facultative intracellular bacterium. Transmission to humans occurs through contact with infected animals or contaminated environments, or through arthropod vectors. The disease has a broad geographical distribution; in Europe, recent outbreaks have been reported in Sweden, Hungary and Spain. In Portugal, F. tularensis subsp. holarctica was already detected in different tick species, lagomorphs and was also reported a ulceroglandular form of tularemia but with imported origin. Here we report the first notified case of autochthonous tularaemia in Portugal.
- A Multidisciplinary Approach to the First Autochthonous Case of Tularemia Reported in PortugalPublication . Cunha, F.; Lopes de Carvalho, I.; Torres, C.; Gonçalves, R.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.