Is Francisella Tularensis considered armed and dangerous?

Francisella tularensis, the bacterium that causes tularemia, is not classified as "armed and dangerous" in the traditional sense. However, it is considered a potential bioweapon due to its high infectivity and the severity of the disease it can cause. In the context of public health and biOSecurity, it is regarded as a potential biothreat, but it is not associated with violent actions like a dangerous individual.