Multiple choice

Which of the following is a vector borne disease, where ticks primarily act as vector for humans?

  1. Erysipeloid

  2. Tularemia

  3. Listeriosis

  4. Anthrax

  5. Brucellosis
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 Francisella tularensis is the causative agent of tularemia. Primary reservoirs are rabbits, hares and ticks. Man most commonly acquires tularemia via insect bites (ticks primarily, but also deer flies, mites, blackflies, or mosquitoes) or by handling infected animal tissues.  

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