Francisella can be transmitted by all of the following excepta. consumption of infected meatb. aerosols producedc. a tick bited. direct contact with an infected persone. direct contact with an infected anima

D. direct contact with an infected person

Explanation:

Francisella is a gram-negative bacteria. They cause disease Francisella tularensis. It is a highly infectious agent. It can be spread by number of routes in humans. Like due to handling of the infected animals, ingestion of the contaminated food and water, inhalation of aerosols, bites by ticks and insects.

It does not spread from the infected person. The bacteria infects the skin, lymph nodes, eyes and lungs.

The symptoms include the skin ulcer, swollen and painful lymph glands, headache, chills, exhaustion and fever.