Which of these statements about tularemia is false?a) It can be contracted from muskrats and bobcats.b) Biting insects and ticks can transmit the disease.c) The causative organism has growth requirements similar to those of E. coli.d) A steep-walled ulcer at the site of entry of the bacteria andenlargement of nearby lymph nodes is characteristic.e) It can be treated effectively with antibiotics.

Which of these statements about tularemia is false?a) It can be contracted from muskrats and bobcats.b) Biting insects and ticks can transmit the disease.c) The causative organism has growth requirements similar to those of E. coli.d) A steep-walled ulcer at the site of entry of the bacteria andenlargement of nearby lymph nodes is characteristic.e) It can be treated effectively with antibiotics.

Aquaculture Science

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Chapter11: Health Of Aquatic Animals

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