What Is Tularemia?
4. Exposure To Infected Animals
If you are unfortunate then you might contract tularemia by being exposed to animals that are infected with the bacteria. Infection can take place by being bitten, while even just handling animals can result in an infection if there are any breaks in your skin. Contracting the bacteria in this way is likely to cause ulceroglandular tularemia.
It is usually when handling rabbits that the disease is caught. In addition, rubbing your eyes after handling an infected animal can result in ocular tularemia. People that are likely to be exposed to infected animals should take precautions to protect themselves from the disease.
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