Tularemia Bacterial Infectious Diseases
Tularemia Bacterial Infectious Diseases
Tularemia is a bacterial infection of wild rodents that is caused by the organism Francisella tularensis. It is transmitted to humans by contact with animal tissues or ticks.
There is current concern about its use as a biological weapon.
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New England Journal of Medicine: Tularemia Revisited - Article on recent outbreaks of the disease.
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Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare: Tularemia - Chapter from the textbook on tularemia in .pdf form.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Tularemia - Features cause, symptoms, carriers, prevention, treatment, and prognosis.
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CIDRAP: Tularemia - Medical overview aimed at clinicians in identifying and treating tularemia, along with updated news and links related to the disease.
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Tularemia Information: CDC Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases (DVBID) - Information on the disease for the general public.
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JAVMA: Tularemia outbreak identified in pet prairie dogs - Journal article of an outbreak in prairie dogs from a Texas facility.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tularemia - Includes fact sheets, laboratory testing information, and infection control for health professionals.
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JAMA: Tularemia as a Biological Weapon: Medical and Public Health Management - Includes research article from the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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eMedicine: Tularemia - Article by Jonathan A Edlow, MD describing the symptoms, signs, treatment, and laboratory tests.
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