A21: Tularaemia

A21.1: Oculoglandular tularaemia

Rabbit fever is caused by certain bacteria. These bacteria occur in hares and rabbits, as well as in other animals. Rabbit fever can cause infection in various ways. For example, you can be infected by rabbit fever if you grasp infected animals. If you then touch your face with your soiled hand, the bacteria can get into your eyes or mouth.

When the eye is inflamed by rabbit fever, it can water or be sensitive to light. Your lymph nodes in the affected areas are also swollen or septic. The lymph nodes are small bean-shaped objects. They are found throughout the body. Lymph nodes filter the tissue fluid. They are part of the defense system.