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Francisella tularensis

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Noun1.Francisella tularensis - the type species of the genus Francisella and the causal agent of tularemia in humans; can be used as a bioweapon
bacteria species - a species of bacteria
Francisella, genus Francisella - a genus of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria that occur as pathogens and parasite in many animals (including humans)


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Similarly, an outbreak caused by Francisella tularensis type B occurred among wild-caught, commercially traded prairie dogs; F.
Wildlife, exotic pets, and emerging zoonoses (1) by Meslin, Francois-Xavier / Emerging Infectious Diseases
The CDC also has identified an "A" list of biological agents of highest concern, which includes (a) variola major (smallpox), (b) Bacillus anthracis (anthrax), (c) Yersinia pestis (plague), (d) Francisella tularensis (tularemia), (e) botulinum toxin (botulism), and (f) filoviruses and arenaviruses (viral hemorrhagic fevers).
Bioterrorism preparedness: what school counselors need to know by Rank, Michael G. / Professional School Counseling
In vitro antibiotic susceptibility of Francisella tularensis isolated from humans and animals.
Glandular tularemia in a Native American child by Adams, Brent / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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