“…Various mammalian species have been implicated as sources of contamination in numerous drinking water outbreaks. Animals cited include mice (Meric et al 2010, Jellison et al 1950), lemmings (Berdal et al 2000, Mair et al 1973), rats (Şencan et al 2009, Gürcan et al 2004, Arikan et al 2003, Pollitzer 1967); and voles (Nordahl et al 1993, Hoel et al 1991, Dahlstrand et al 1971). In the former Soviet Union, drinking water contaminated by infected rodent carcasses was reported to account for more than 20% of all tularemia cases (Pollitzer 1967).…”