Density-Dependent Prevalence of Francisella tularensis in Fluctuating Vole Populations, Northwestern Spain
oleh: Ruth Rodríguez-Pastor, Raquel Escudero, Dolors Vidal, François Mougeot, Beatriz Arroyo, Xavier Lambin, Ave Maria Vila-Coro, Isabel Rodríguez-Moreno, Pedro Anda, Juan J. Luque-Larena
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-08-01 |
Deskripsi
Tularemia in humans in northwestern Spain is associated with increases in vole populations. Prevalence of infection with Francisella tularensis in common voles increased to 33% during a vole population fluctuation. This finding confirms that voles are spillover agents for zoonotic outbreaks. Ecologic interactions associated with tularemia prevention should be considered.