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Tularemia and Other Francisella Infections
Definition Tularemia is an infectious zoonosis caused by Francisella tularensis , which is an aerobic, pleomorphic, gram-negative bacillus. Many animal species harbor this organism, most prominently rabbits, squirrels, and muskrats. Humans acquire the infection by various means, including direct contact…