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Tularemia

Description

Tularemia is disease caused by bacteria. Many kinds of domestic and wild animals as well as people can get this disease. Tularemia is most commonly spread by the bite of insects (such as ticks) or by handling or eating an infected animal.

AgentFrancisella tularensis is a small gram-negative coccobacillus. There are two main serotypes: Jellison Types A and B. Type A is considered the more virulent form. F. tularensis may be aerosolized in dry or wet form.

General Information and Resources

Frequently Asked Questions - Humans

Frequently Asked Questions - Animals

Mailing Address

Department of State Health Services
Zoonosis Control Branch
PO BOX 149347 - Mail Code: 1956
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States

Physical Address

Department of State Health Services
Zoonosis Control Branch
1100 W. 49th Street, Suite T-502
Austin, TX 78756-3199
United States