TULAREMIA

Tularemia is a bacterial infection which can be transmitted through several ways, including the bite of infected American dog ticks. Other means of transmission include skin contact with infected animals, ingestion of contaminated water, inhalation of contaminated dust, or deer fly bites. Infection through the bite of a tick usually results in an ulcer at the site of the bite along with a fever. Tularemia is not commonly reported in West Virginia. In the past 10 years, only 2 cases have been reported among West Virginia residents.

• Tickborne Illness Prevention Checklist
• Fact Sheet
• CDC Information: Tularemia

• Report IMMEDIATELY to the local health department by phone and follow up with written report.
• Tick Submissions for Veterinarians
• WV Office of Laboratory Services Threat-Preparedness and Bioterrorism Response Unit
• JAMA Statement

• Surveillance Protocol
• Case Definition
• WVEDSS

• Report Forms

  • Case Report Form
  • Form 3A: Bioterrorism (BT) Agent Case Exposure Investigation Form
  • Form 3B: BT Agent Case Travel/Acitivity Worksheet (Exposure Period)
  • Form 3C: BT Agent Case Transportation Worksheet (Exposure Period)
• Information for Public Health Officials

Annual Reports

• Arboviral Diseases
• Tick Surveillance
• Zoonotic Disease Report