Rabbit Fever Crossword

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  1. 3. A patient develops tularemia after being bitten by an infected tick. What role did the tick play in spreading the disease?
  2. 4. Two people develop tularemia through different routes. Why do they get the same disease?
  3. 5. A patient is diagnosed with tularemia. Why would a doctor prescribe antibiotics instead of antiviral medication?
  4. 6. A hiker wants to reduce their risk of tick bites. What should they apply to exposed skin?
  5. 8. Francisella tularensis can survive inside certain immune cells. Which cells are involved?
  6. 9. A patient feels better halfway through their prescribed antibiotic treatment. Why should they still follow their doctor’s instructions?
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  1. 1. A hunter handles an infected rabbit. What should they wear on their hands to reduce the risk of infection?
  2. 2. A patient develops tularemia after drinking contaminated water. Through which route did the bacteria enter their body?
  3. 7. A laboratory identifies the pathogen as a Gram-negative coccobacillus. What type of pathogen is responsible?