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Tularemia
| Description | Francisella tularensis bacteria transmitted in ticks |
|---|---|
| Location | North America, especially between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River |
| Cause | Getting bitten by a tick or drinking contaminated food or improperly cooked game meat and scratches or bites from infected animals |
| Symptoms | Sudden onset of high fever, chills, joint and muscle pain, fatigue, followed by slow-healing sores or lesions at the site of entry of bacteria, inflammation, swelling of lymph nodes |
| Treatment | Seek medical attention from a physician |
| Prevention | Avoid tick-infested habitats during spring and early summer. Use personal protection, such as wearing pants and shirts with long sleeves. |
| Other Facts | Most cases are acquired during the summer months and the middle of winter Animal hosts include: rabbits, hares, rodents and birds |
