Tularemia: Diagnosis & Tests (Rabbit Fever)

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Tularemia

Alternate Names : Rabbit Fever

Tularemia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

Tularemia is usually diagnosed with an antibody titer test that checks the person's blood for antibodies against the bacteria. After the medical history and physical examination, the healthcare provider may order tests, including:

chest x-ray

bone scan

biopsy of lymph nodes and sores

abdominal ultrasound

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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 04/11/01

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