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. 2022 Apr;28(4):883-885.
doi: 10.3201/eid2804.211913.

Tularemia Transmission to Humans, the Netherlands, 2011-2021

Jolianne M Rijks, Anna D Tulen, Daan W Notermans, Frans A G Reubsaet, Maaike C de Vries, Miriam G J Koene, Corien M Swaan, Miriam Maas

Tularemia Transmission to Humans, the Netherlands, 2011-2021

Jolianne M Rijks et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2022 Apr.

Abstract

We used national registry data on human cases of Francisella tularensis subspecies holarctica infection to assess transmission modes among all 26 autochthonous cases in the Netherlands since 2011. The results indicate predominance of terrestrial over aquatic animal transmission sources. We recommend targeting disease-risk communication toward hunters, recreationists, and outdoor professionals.

Keywords: Francisella tularensis; bacteria; ecology; human; the Netherlands; transmission; tularemia; zoonoses.

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