[newzjunkey]

Nothing to be worked up over.

Here's what the CDC says about the bacteria that tripped the censor:

"What is Tularemia?

Tularemia is a potentially serious illness that occurs naturally in the United States. It is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis found in animals (especially rodents, rabbits, and hares)."

[Sacajaweau]

The first report on Anthrax also said...it occurs in nature. Relax!!

[milford421]

"Nothing to be worked up over"

Maybe and maybe not. There are also these related stories:
Airborne Bacteria May Have Been In Air Over DC, CDC Says

http://www.wtkr.com/Global/story.asp?S=3923156&nav=ZolHbyvj
Over 30 Tuleramia Cases in Russia
http://www.interfax.ru/e/B/politics/28.html?id_issue=11369656
Rare Germs Found in D.C. but No Terror Fears
http://www.abcnews.go.com/US/Health/story?id=1174699

[fatima]

Wasn't it found in 3 censor's around the mall area from last week?

[Texas Songwriter]

"Rabbit Fever" often used in biological warefare labs. I have never seen a case of it in nearly 30 years of practice.

[visualops]

Q. What is tularemia?
A. Tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever,” is a disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. Tularemia is typically found in animals, especially rodents, rabbits, and hares. Tularemia is usually a rural disease and has been reported in all U.S. states except Hawaii.

Q. How do people become infected with tularemia?
A. Typically, people become infected through the bite of infected insects (most commonly, ticks and deerflies), by handling infected sick or dead animals, by eating or drinking contaminated food or water, or by inhaling airborne bacteria.

Q. Does tularemia occur naturally in the United States?
A. Yes. Tularemia is a widespread disease in animals. About 200 human cases of tularemia are reported each year in the United States. Most cases occur in the south-central and western states. Nearly all cases occur in rural areas, and are caused by the bites of ticks and biting flies or from handling infected rodents, rabbits, or hares. Cases also resulted from inhaling airborne bacteria and from laboratory accidents.

Q. What are the signs and symptoms of tularemia?
A. The signs and symptoms people develop depend on how they are exposed to tularemia. Possible symptoms include skin ulcers, swollen and painful lymph glands, inflamed eyes, sore throat, mouth sores, diarrhea or pneumonia. If the bacteria are inhaled, symptoms can include abrupt onset of fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, dry cough, and progressive weakness. People with pneumonia can develop chest pain, difficulty breathing, bloody sputum, and respiratory failure. Tularemia can be fatal if the person is not treated with appropriate antibiotics.

Q. Why are we concerned about tularemia being used as a bioweapon?
A. Francisella tularensis is highly infectious. A small number of bacteria (10-50 organisms) can cause disease. If Francisella tularensis were used as a bioweapon, the bacteria would likely be made airborne so they could be inhaled. People who inhale the bacteria can experience severe respiratory illness, including life-threatening pneumonia and systemic infection, if they are not treated.

[quidnunc]

newzjunkey wrote: Nothing to be worked up over. Here's what the CDC says about the bacteria that tripped the censor: What is Tularemia? Tularemia is a potentially serious illness that occurs naturally in the United States. It is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis found in animals (especially rodents, rabbits, and hares)."

Tuleremia is commonly known as rabbit fever.

When i was a kid it was axiomatic that you never shot a rabbit that wasn't running.