Table 1:
Form | Route of acquisition |
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Ulceroglandular or glandular | Vectorborne or touching material or animals infected with F. tularensis |
Oculoglandular | Contaminated material on the eye (from fingers or infected dust) |
Oropharyngeal | Ingesting infected food or water |
Respiratory | Inhaling contaminated dust or as a secondary manifestation from the oropharyngeal or typhoidal form |
Typhoidal | Unknown |