Landmark perspective: Tularemia
J. P. Sanford
The landmark studies on tularemia by Dr Francis have been recognized by
designating the causative organism Francisella tularensis rather than
Bacterium tularense. A review of his original 1925 article clearly
demonstrates the lasting value of critical clinical, epidemiologic, and
laboratory studies. Except for expansion of knowledge concerning some
aspects of the epidemiology and clinical spectrum and advances in treatment
and prevention, the 1925 article is as contemporary as the current
literature and textbooks.
