title: Francisella tularensis bacteria associated with feline tularemia in the United States.
abstract: Tularemia in the United States was examined by reviewing 106 Francisella tularensis isolates, mostly from Nebraska, collected during 1998-2012: 48% of Nebraska cases were cat-associated; 7/8 human cases were caused by subtype A.I. A vaccine is needed to reduce feline-associated tularemia, and cat owners should protect against bites/scratches and limit their pet's outdoor access.
authors.forename: Marilynn A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Larson
authors.forename: Paul D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Fey
authors.forename: Steven H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Hinrichs
authors.forename: Peter C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Iwen
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology*; D002415:Cats; D005604:Francisella tularensis / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics; D005838:Genotype; D006801:Humans; D058889:Molecular Typing; D010802:Phylogeny; D014406:Tularemia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology