05/05/26 Public Health Education Topic: Tularemia
- Health Department
- 6 hours ago
- 1 min read
Per CDC:
Key points
Tularemia is a potentially serious illness caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis.
People can become infected in several different ways, including tick and deer fly bites, and contact with infected animals (especially rodents, rabbits, and hares).
Tularemia is a disease that can infect animals and people. Rabbits, hares, and rodents are especially susceptible and often die in large numbers during outbreaks.
People can become infected in several ways, including:
Tick and deer fly bites
Skin contact with infected animals
Drinking contaminated water
Inhaling contaminated aerosols or agricultural and landscaping dust
In addition, people could be exposed as a result of bioterrorism.
To learn more visit: About Tularemia | Tularemia | CDC
