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PRO/AH/EDR> Tularemia – USA (07): (CO, OR) beaver, marmot

Tularemia -- United StatesA dead beaver found in the Lily Lake area of Rocky Mountain National Park has tested positive for tularemia, an uncommon but serious infectious disease, Kyle Patterson with RMNP said in a release.Tularemia is often spread through insects and ticks or by handling infected or dead animals, like rabbits, beavers and other rodents.The disease can also be spread to humans and can cause serious symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain, muscle aches and chest pain. In early stages, Read more [...]