Tularemia. A pathogen in nature and a biological weapon.

Tularemia as a potential biological weapon is of great concern because F. tularensis is a hardy organism that can be spread with a small inoculum. In addition, tularemia can be contracted through nature, predominately in rural areas.

Bioterrorism's invisible threats: heightened awareness will help nurses identify real and suspected bioterrorism.

Ready your nursing staff for potential bioterrorism with this review of the symptoms and treatment of anthrax, smallpox, plague, tularemia, and botulism.