The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised concerns over a troubling increase in cases of tularemia, commonly known as “rabbit fever,” in the United States. While this rare bacterial infection has typically been confined to specific regions, its recent uptick is drawing national attention.
What Is Tularemia?
Tularemia is a zoonotic disease caused by the Francisella tularensis bacterium. It primarily affects small animals like rabbits, hares, and rodents but can also spread to humans through various means. According to the CDC, transmission often occurs via tick and deer fly bites, contact with infected animals, or even inhaling contaminated particles.
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While the disease has been considered rare, its classification as a “tier-1 select agent” by the CDC highlights the potential risks it poses. This classification is reserved for agents that could be misused in a way that results in mass harm, impacting public health, the economy, or critical infrastructure.
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