Which condition is primarily associated with contact with rabbits and farming activities during summer?

Tularemia is primarily associated with contact with rabbits and farming activities during the summer months. This zoonotic disease is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, which is commonly found in wild rabbits, hares, and rodents. Farmers, hunters, or anyone who comes into physical contact with these animals or their environments, especially during warmer months when outdoor activities are more frequent, are at a greater risk of infection.

Symptoms of tularemia can vary widely and may include fever, skin ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, and respiratory symptoms, depending on the route of infection. The association with rabbits is particularly noted since they are a primary reservoir for the bacteria, and handling them without proper precautions can lead to transmission through skin abrasions or inhalation.

Other conditions listed, such as leptospirosis, cryptococcosis, and cysticercosis, do not have the same direct link to rabbit populations or farming activities during summer. Leptospirosis is more commonly associated with exposure to contaminated water or soil, cryptococcosis is primarily linked to environmental exposure to bird droppings, and cysticercosis is associated with ingestion of eggs from the Taenia solium tapeworm, typically linked to poor sanitation rather