The CDC highlights diagnostic advancements and calls for targeted efforts to protect vulnerable communities from increasing tularemia incidence.
By Dr. Chinta SidharthanReviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Jan 2 2025 Rising tularemia cases demand action: CDC highlights diagnostic breakthroughs and calls for targeted efforts to protect vulnerable communities. Report: Tularemia — United States, 2011–2022. In a recent study published in the journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, scientists from the United States (U.S.
) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) examined the demographic patterns, geographic distribution, and trends in the incidence of tularemia, a rare bacterial disease caused by Francisella tularensis. This disease can infect humans through various routes, such as insect bites, contaminated food or water, and inhalation. Background Tularemia is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. Humans can contract the disease through contact with infected animals, insect bites, inhaling contaminated particles, or consuming polluted water. Symptoms vary widely, including fever, localized infections, or severe respiratory conditions. Although the disease is treatable with antibiotics, tularemia can lead to significant health challenges, especially in cases of delayed diagnosis. Historically, the disease has been reported across most U.S. states, with some regions and demographic groups experiencing higher incidence rates. Notably, environmental and occupational exposures, as well as proximity to wildlife, contribute to these patterns. Furthermore, populations in the central states and American Indian or Alaska Native communities often face a disproportionately higher burden of disease. While surveillance efforts and laboratory advancements have improved case detection in recent decades, the disease remains underreported and poorly understoo
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