A Tularemia lesion on the dorsal skin of the right hand, caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. Tularemia is caused by the bacterium, Francisella tularensis. Symptoms vary depending on how the person was exposed to the disease, and as is shown here, can include skin ulcers.

Tick-Borne Diseases : Tularemia

Content Providers(s): CDC/ Dr. Brachman.

Picture & text from CDC/PHIL. For more information see Tularemia Pictures from CDC