Tularemia
(noun)
A bacterial disease caused by Francisella tularensis and primarily affecting rodents, hares, and rabbits, but also found in other mammals, birds, and humans.
Origin:
Late 19th century: modern latin, from tulare county, california, where the disease was first identified in humans.
Examples:
- The patient was diagnosed with tularemia.
- Tularemia is a rare but serious disease.
- The bacteria that causes tularemia can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals.
- Symptoms of tularemia include fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes.
- Tularemia can be treated with antibiotics, but early diagnosis is crucial for successful treatment.