The Finnish Defence Forces have reported individual cases of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, in Santahamina. All affected individuals are serving at the Santahamina military garrison and include conscripts and cadets. They have received treatment and are recovering well. The illness is believed to have been contracted through exposure to ticks or other insects while outdoors in the area. Tularemia does not spread between humans. Symptoms typically appear 3–5 days after infection, with a maximum of two weeks. Common symptoms include skin ulcers and fever. Antibiotic treatment is always a
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- government Puolustusvoimat (Finnish Defence Forces)
