Francisella tularensis bacteria associated with feline tularemia in the United States

Emerg Infect Dis. 2014 Dec;20(12):2068-71. doi: 10.3201/eid2012.131101.

Abstract

Tularemia in the United States was examined by reviewing 106 Francisella tularensis isolates, mostly from Nebraska, collected during 1998-2012: 48% of Nebraska cases were cat-associated; 7/8 human cases were caused by subtype A.I. A vaccine is needed to reduce feline-associated tularemia, and cat owners should protect against bites/scratches and limit their pet's outdoor access.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Cat Diseases / microbiology*
  • Cats
  • Francisella tularensis* / classification
  • Francisella tularensis* / genetics
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Molecular Typing
  • Phylogeny
  • Tularemia / epidemiology*
  • Tularemia / microbiology*
  • United States / epidemiology