Tularemia

Tularemia is a rare disease caused by the bacteria Francella tularensis. Wild animals, especially rabbits and some domestic animals are reservoirs for the bacteria. The disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of ticks or deer flies or through handling infected animal carcasses. While tularemia infections may result in a number of different clinical presentations, the most frequent symptoms are an ulcer at the site of the infection and swelling of lymph nodes.

 

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PHO Learning Exchange: Wastewater Surveillance Collaboration at York Region: Sampling, Science and Solutions

This session explores the collaborative framework, analytic methodologies, and public health applications of wastewater data. Attendees will gain insight into how interdisciplinary partnerships can strengthen surveillance systems, improve responsiveness, and inform future public health strategies. The presentation also discusses lessons learned, challenges encountered, and opportunities for scaling wastewater surveillance across jurisdictions.

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Communicable Disease Control

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Updated 13 Dec 2024