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Record year for tularemia last year

2023 was a record year for mink viral disease, reports P4 Västerbotten. In Sweden, over 700 cases of mink viral disease were reported last year.

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 14:38

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Record year for tularemia last year
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2023 was a record year for tularemia, reports P4 Västerbotten. In Sweden, over 700 cases of tularemia were reported last year.

Since 1997, the number of cases has only been higher twice, based on statistics from the Public Health Agency.

In the country, southern Västerbotten had the most cases of tularemia, 180 cases. Next most cases had Gävleborg, which had 135 cases according to the Public Health Agency.

The disease can be transmitted to humans and is most commonly spread in August and September. Common symptoms of tularemia are high fever, headache, and swollen lymph nodes. Those affected should seek care and can be treated with antibiotics.

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