Tularemia (Rabbit Plague): Causes
Pathogenesis (disease development) The Gram-negative bacterium Francisella tularensis is then transmitted to humans by ticks and horseflies or by contact with infected meat, etc. (see below) transmitted directly to humans. Transmission from person to person is not possible. The incubation period is usually three to five days. Etiology (causes) Behavioral causes Contact with infected animal … Tularemia (Rabbit Plague): Causes