Francisella tularensis

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

Pasteurella tularensis

Broader Terms

bacteria, gram negative bacteria

Related Terms

bioterrorism /chemical warfare, tularemia

Scope Note

species in the family Francisellaceae; the etiologic agent of tularemia.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• BRIEF DEFINITIVE REPORT Innate immunity against Francisella tularensis is dependent on the ASC/caspase-1 axis Sanjeev Mariathasan1, David S.
• The pathogenesis of Francisella tularensis is similar for all forms of tularemia.
• Francisella tularensis is a highly infectious facultative intracellular pathogen that is considered a potential agent of bioterrorism.
• EpidemiologyFrancisella tularensis is found throughout the United States (except the Southeast, the Northeast, and the Great Lakes areas).
• Innate immunity against Francisella tularensis is dependent on the ASC/caspase-1 axis.

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