Tularemia

Definition:

Tularemia is a rare zoonotic infection caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. It occurs in North America, Europe, and Asia. The most common clinical presentation is ulceroglandular tularemia with chills, fever, head and muscle pain, and prostration. Some people may develop pneumonia or septicemia. Rabbits serve as an important reservoir host for F. tularensis.

References:

[1]. Janet E Foley, et al. Tularemia. Vet Microbiol. 2010 Jan 27;140(3-4):332-8. [Content Brief]

[2]. Lise E Nigrovic, et al. Tularemia. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2008 Sep;22(3):489-504, ix. [Content Brief]

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