The specimen of choice to collect in suspected cases of Francisella tularensis is:

a. blood.
b. cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
c. lymph nodes.
d. urine.


C
The most common specimens submitted to the laboratory are scrapings from infected ulcers, lymph node biopsies, and sputum.

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