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Francisella tularensis bacteria associated with feline tularemia in the United States.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Dec 2014
Larson Marilynn A, Fey Paul D, Hinrichs Steven H, Iwen Peter C
Abstract excerpt
Tularemia in the United States was examined by reviewing 106 Francisella tularensis isolates, mostly from Nebraska, collected during 1998-2012: 48% of Nebraska cases were cat-associated; 7/8 human cases were caused by subtype A.I. A vaccine is needed to reduce feline-associated tularemia, and cat owners should protect against bites/scratches and limit their pet's outdoor access.
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