Cases of tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever," are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from the CDC. The report identifies symptoms and the groups most at risk.
A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights a notable increase in tularemia cases, also known as " rabbit fever ," over the past decade. While its fatality ...
The disease, caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, can be transmitted to humans in many ways, including bites from infected ticks and deer flies, and skin contact with infected rabbits, ...
Tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis and can affect both animals and humans. Rabbits, hares, and rodents are particularly susceptible to the disease. Humans can contract ...
Symptoms can include skin ulcers, eye infections, sore throat, cough, difficulty breathing, and swollen lymph glands, depending how the bacteria passed into a person’s body. American Indian/Alaskan ...
The disease is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, "an organism that has been designated a tier-1 select agent based on its potential for misuse as a bioweapon," the researchers wrote.