The illness, called tularemia, is caused by the bacteria Francisella tularensis. People typically develop the illness from ...

Tularemia is caused by bacteria spread through tick or deer fly bites, cat scratches and other contact with infected animals.

The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday it is tracking an increase in human cases of tularemia in 2025.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the Minnesota Department of Natural ...

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that they are tracking a rise in tularemia cases in humans and in ...

Tularemia cannot be spread from person to person. People who participate in activities such as hunting, wildlife management, hiking and camping are at higher risk of tularemia than the average person.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) and the Minnesota Department of Natural ...

Health officials are warning about a rise in infections known as “rabbit fever.” Major security operation underway at Trump’s ...

"While tularemia is rare, it is important for residents to be aware of the symptoms and take preventive measures," said Rachel Reichardt, environmental health specialist with Jefferson County ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Health, alongside the Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) and the Department ...

Tularemia can have different symptoms depending on how you got infected, according to the CDC. In ulceroglandular tularemia, patients get skin ulcers where the bacteria entered the body.

Tularemia is a zoonotic disease that can spread to humans through ticks or insect bites, eating undercooked rabbit meat, close contact with infected animals or even through airborne means.