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Definition of Francisella tularensis
1. Noun. The type species of the genus Francisella and the causal agent of tularemia in humans; can be used as a bioweapon.
Medical Definition of Francisella tularensis
1. The aetiologic agent of tularaemia in man and other warm-blooded animals. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Francisella Tularensis
Literary usage of Francisella tularensis
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, Pt. 800-1299, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"... francisella tularensis serological reagents. (a) Identification. ...
to francisella tularensis in senum on to identify francisella tularensis in ..."
2. Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for the Handling and Disposal by National Research Council (U. S.) (1989)
"Agent: francisella tularensis Tularemia is the third most commonly reported
laboratory-associated bacterial infection (90). Almost all cases occurred at ..."
3. Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories edited by Jonathan Y. Richmond, Robert W. McKinney (1994)
"... facilities are recommended for activities with clinical materials of human or
animal origin containing or potentially containing francisella tularensis. ..."
4. Technology Against Terrorism: Structuring Security (1994)
"... prevent terrorist casualties during the manufacture and delivery process.66
francisella tularensis—This bacterium is highly infectious in aerosol form. ..."
5. Terroristic Threats to the U.S: Hearing Before the Committee on Armed edited by Jim Saxton (2000)
"For instance, I have a flier from a company that advertises recombinant Francisella
tularensis bacteria with altered virulence genes. ..."
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