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Tularemia is often referred
to as Deerfly fever or Rabbit fever.
Humans can contract the
disease from direct contact with an infected animal or carcass via
broken skin; from the bite of an infected flea or tick; or from
ingesting infected meat (rare). Endemic areas (areas where the
disorder occurs most commonly) include North America and parts of
Europe and Asia. The illness may continue for several weeks after
the onset of symptoms. Some people may develop an atypical
pneumonia. Risk factors include recent exposure to rabbits or recent
tick bite. The disease is very rare in the United States.
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