Deer Fly Fever

Pronunciation: /DEE-er FLY FEE-ver/

Category: Disease

Definition

A colloquial term for tularemia, a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, spread primarily through ticks and deer flies.

Etymology

Named after Tulare County, California, where in 1911 the disease was studied in squirrel and human populations.

Example

Deer Fly Fever is a serious concern for outdoor enthusiasts who may be exposed to ticks and deer flies.

Synonyms

Tularemia

Related Terms

Rabbit Fever
Francisella tularensis
Ticks