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Tularemia Is Called “Rabbit Fever” For a Reason
What Is Tularemia?
Tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis.
Tularemia can also be contracted by inhaling airborne bacteria, eating an infected rabbit, drinking water or food contaminated by an infected animal, or contact with contaminated grass or soil.
What Causes Tularemia?
The bacterium causing Tularemia is Francisella tularensis, and is found worldwide in a variety of wild animals, birds and insects. The most common carriers, however, are rabbits and rodents. Continue…
