What is a key characteristic of Tularemia?

Tularemia is primarily associated with rabbits and other mammals, making that characteristic the most accurate representation of the disease. This infectious disease is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, which can infect a variety of wildlife, particularly lagomorphs like rabbits and hares. Mammals are the main reservoir for the bacteria, and humans often become infected through direct contact with infected animals, bites from infected insects, or via contaminated water or food.

Understanding this context helps clarify why the other choices do not accurately describe Tularemia. While birds may sometimes be involved in the larger ecosystem, they are not the primary hosts. The disease is bacterial, not viral, which excludes options related to viral causation. Additionally, Tularemia is not transmitted through mosquitoes as a primary means; rather, while some vector insects, like ticks and deer flies, can carry the bacteria, mosquitoes are not a recognized vector for this disease.