Francisella tularensis is a highly infectious bacterium that can be contracted via multiple routes including inhalation.It causes severe disease but is treatable.Into what risk level does F.tularensis fall?

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Francisella tularensis is classified as a risk group III pathogen due to its high infectivity, potential for aerosol transmission, and the severity of disease (tularemia) it causes, although it is treatable with antibiotics. Risk group III includes pathogens that can cause severe human or animal disease but for which preventive or therapeutic interventions are often available.

Francisella Tularensis Is a Highly Infectious Bacterium That Can Be