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Tularemia

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

Tularemia is an illness caused by the bacteria Francisella tularensis. It is also called deer-fly fever or rabbit fever. The bacteria that cause tularemia are often found in animals, such as rodents, birds, reptiles, and fish. The bacteria can survive for weeks at low temperatures in water, moist soil, hay, and straw. Tularemia is not spread from person to person.

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Return to the emergency department if:

Call your doctor if:

Medicines:

Prevent tularemia:

Treatment options

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Follow up with your doctor as directed:

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