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.
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【저자키워드】 zoonoses, Prevalence, Outbreaks, wildlife, Spain, Bacteria, Francisella tularensis, tularemia, density-dependent prevalence, voles, fluctuating populations,
【저자키워드】 zoonoses, Prevalence, Outbreaks, wildlife, Spain, Bacteria, Francisella tularensis, tularemia, density-dependent prevalence, voles, fluctuating populations,