A cluster of tularaemia after contact with a dead hare in the Netherlands

Neth J Med. 2015 Dec;73(10):481-2.

Abstract

Tularemia is thought to be rare in the Netherlands. Here we describe a cluster of two patients who contracted tularaemia after field dressing of a hare found dead. Additionally, infection from the same source is suggested in three animals.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Dogs
  • Ferrets
  • Hares / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Netherlands
  • Tularemia*