Rabbit Fever

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About Rabbit Fever:

It is also commonly known as Tularemia.
It is a rare and sometimes deadly infectious disease that is seen in children between the 5-9 years age group, older men, and American Indians or Alaska Natives.
It is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis and can infect animals and people. Rabbits, hares and rodents are more likely to get the disease.
The illness can be mild or severe and high grade fever is a common symptom in all kinds of illnesses.
The signs and symptoms of tularemia can depend on how the bacteria has entered the body.
Symptoms: Skin ulcers (observed after a tick or deer fly bite),Irritation and inflammation in eyes, Difficulty in breathing, Sore throat, mouth ulcer
Transmission:
- People can also become infected in many ways, including tick and deer fly bites, and contact with infected animals like rabbits, rodents, and hares.
- The infection can also spread by drinking contaminated water and inhaling contaminated aerosols or agricultural and landscaping dust, and laboratory exposure.
Treatment: Vaccination for tularemia is not yet available in the U.S. It can be treated with antibiotics.

Q1: What is Bacteria?

These are microscopic single-celled prokaryotic organisms that play a crucial role in the ecosystem and have a significant impact on human health. Bacteria can be found all over the world, including the top of the mountains or the deeper trenches in the oceans.

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