What Is Tularemia?

Tularemia is an infectious disease that typically infects:

 wild rodents
 squirrels

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 birds
 rabbits

Humans can become infected by having direct contact with an infected animal or
from tick, mosquito, or deer fly bites. The disease is caused by the bacterium
Francisella tularensis. It can be life-threatening.

The various forms of tularemia are distinguished by where the bacteria enter the
body. The most common form of the disease is caused by skin contact with the
bacteria. The deadliest form of the disease is caused by inhaling the bacteria.

Tularemia can often be treated with antibiotics. Early treatment offers a good outlook
for complete fatal even with treatment. recovery. However, some severe cases may be
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