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