Tularemia: Understanding Rabbit Fever - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Rabbit fever, also known as tularemia, is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. It can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals, their fur, or contaminated soil or water. Symptoms of tularemia can include fever, chills, muscle aches, headaches, and swollen lymph nodes. Treatment typically involves antibiotics.