Tularemia — Worldwide/Unknown
Colorado health officials have recorded 11 human cases of tularemia since May 2015, putting the state on pace for one of the most widespread years for the disease in more than 2 decades. In 2014, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment [CDPHE] recorded 16 human cases, representing the 2nd highest number of cases since 1983 when there were 20. Before 2014, the previous average was fewer than 4 cases a year.
“People can get tularemia if they handle infected animals, such as
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