Additional file 1: of Comparison of virulence of Francisella tularensis ssp. holarctica genotypes B.12 and B.FTNF002-00

Weight data and clinical sign scores of Francisella tularensis ssp. holarctica infected Fischer 344 rats. The animals were infected with the B.12 or the B.FTNF002-00 genotype (genotype of infectious agent) with either 100, 101 and 102 CFUs of the bacteria suspensions (infectious dose). Weight data (in grams) on the day of infection (initial weight) and between days 1–13 post infection (pi.) with the clinical sign scores (graded as none = 0, mild = 1, moderate = 2 and severe = 3; 3* = the animal succumbed to the infection) are provided for all rats. (XLSX 14 kb)