HubHip: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Infectious Diseases: Bacterial: Tularemia (9)

DescriptionTularemia is a bacterial infection of wild rodents that is caused by the organism Francisella tularensis. It is transmitted to humans by contact with animal tissues or ticks.

There is current concern about its use as a biological weapon.

DescriptionTularemia is a bacterial infection of wild rodents that is caused by the organism Francisella tularensis. It is transmitted to humans by contact with animal tissues or ticks.

There is current concern about its use as a biological weapon.

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