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Table I.
Arthropod vectors considered significant with respect to transmitting F. tularensis to humans.
| Arthropod | Species | Mode of transmission | Geographic regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer-fly | C. discalis | Mechanical | USA |
| C. relictus | Russia | ||
| Horse-fly | H. pluvialis | Mechanical | Russia |
| Mosquito | A. cinereus | Mechanical | Sweden |
| O. excrutians | Russia | ||
| Tick (Hard) | D. andersoni | Biological | USA |
| D. variabilis | |||
| A. americanum |