Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Alerts Residents to Tularemia Risk Following Squirrel Deaths - Mahomet Daily
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Alerts Residents to Tularemia Risk Following Squirrel Deaths - Mahomet Daily
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has issued a health advisory after several squirrels in Urbana were found dead, with one testing positive for tularemia, a rare but serious bacterial disease that can affect both humans and animals. Tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, commonly found in wild animals such as rodents, rabbits, and hares. These animals often die from the infection, and their presence in the…
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