Tularemia — Worldwide/Unknown
The Larimer County [Colorado] Department of Health has confirmed the 1st human case in 2015 of tularemia, otherwise known as “rabbit fever”. The victim, who lives in northern Larimer County, was infected while planting trees or gardening. Soil can be contaminated by bacteria from the droppings or urine of sick animals and bacteria can enter the skin through tiny cuts or abrasions, according to the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.
Officials said there’s been a recent
…
