In the right clinical setting, a history of occupational exposure or recreational activity previously noted as risk factors should raise suspicion for tularemia.
IV/IM gentamicin for 7 to 10 days is considered 1st-line therapy in children.
When recognized and treated with appropriate antibiotics, the course is generally <1 month.
Q: If a tick is removed from my child, should antibiotics be started?
A: No. Empiric antimicrobial therapy will not prevent tularemia.
Q: Can my child get tularemia again?