The bacterium responsible, Francisella tularensis, is naturally occurring in over 50 kinds of animals and can cause flu-like symptoms, including fever, headaches, muscle aches, and potentially ...

Rabbit fever, commonly referred to as tularaemia, is an uncommon bacterial infection caused by Francisella tularensis.

The researchers’ goal is to develop a vaccine formulation that protects humans for up to one year. Francisella tularensis is generally found in infected animals, such as rabbits, which is why the ...