tularemia
noun
tu·la·re·mia
ˌtü-lə-ˈrē-mē-ə 
ˌtyü-
: an infectious disease especially of wild rabbits, rodents, some domestic animals, and humans that is caused by a bacterium (Francisella tularensis), is transmitted especially by the bites of insects, and in humans is marked by symptoms (such as fever) of toxemia
called also rabbit fever
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Though most infections can be treated with antibiotics, the CDC reports tularemia can be life-threatening.
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Emma Wozniak, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
Minnesota health officials are warning about an increase in metro-area cases of tularemia, a potentially serious disease spread by insect bites that affects humans and their pets.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Most people with tularemia recover with antibiotic treatment.10 Horse flies are aggressive insects with a painful bite.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 July 2025
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, tularemia is caused by Francisella tularensis, bacteria that are mostly found in rodents, rabbits and hares.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
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Emma Wozniak, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
Minnesota health officials are warning about an increase in metro-area cases of tularemia, a potentially serious disease spread by insect bites that affects humans and their pets.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Most people with tularemia recover with antibiotic treatment.10 Horse flies are aggressive insects with a painful bite.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 July 2025
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, tularemia is caused by Francisella tularensis, bacteria that are mostly found in rodents, rabbits and hares.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Tularemia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tularemia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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tularemia
noun
tu·la·re·mia
ˌt(y)ü-lə-ˈrē-mē-ə
: a disease especially of rodents, wild rabbits, human beings, and some domestic animals that is caused by a bacterium and passed on by the bites of insects or ticks
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tularemia
noun
tu·la·re·mia
variants
or chiefly British tularaemia
: an infectious disease especially of wild rabbits, rodents, some domestic animals, and humans that is caused by a bacterium (Francisella tularensis), is transmitted especially by the bites of insects, and in humans is marked by symptoms (as fever) of toxemia
called also rabbit fever
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