Rabbit Fever: All About The Rare Disease
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6 Jan 2025
Cases of tularemia, a rare and infectious disease also commonly known as 'rabbit fever', have increased by over 50 per cent in the US
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Between 2011 and 2022, the annual average incidence of tularemia infections rose by 56 per cent compared to the years 2001 to 2010
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Tularemia is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis
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Humans can contract this disease through various means, including bites from infected ticks and deer flies
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The CDC reports that the case fatality rate for tularemia is generally less than 2%
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Tularemia symptoms can range in severity, but high fever is a common feature across all forms of the disease
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Symptoms include eye irritation, inflammation, and swelling of the lymph glands near the ear
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Other symptoms can include respiratory issues such as coughing, chest pain, and difficulty breathing
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Currently, there is no vaccine for the general public
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