Tularemia

usgb/ˌtuː.ləˈriː.mi.ə/
noun

Tularemia is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, which can be transmitted to humans from animals and is characterized by skin ulcers, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.

The doctor diagnosed the patient with tularemia after finding the characteristic symptoms.
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infectious disease, zoonotic infection, bacterial infection

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Medical Context

Understanding tularemia is crucial for public health management.

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Tularemia is particularly relevant to epidemiology discussions.
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Animal-Related Context

The disease is often associated with animals like rabbits and rodents.

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A thorough understanding of transmission can aid in prevention efforts.
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Awareness Context

Raising awareness about tularemia can help prevent its spread in communities.

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It is important to educate those who work closely with animals.
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