Tick-borne 'rabbit fever' spreads with cases reported near major metro area

Three probable tularemia cases on Long Island have officials warning residents about the tick-borne illness after a 9-year-old developed severe symptoms.

Rabbit fever cases are most likely to occur between May and September, here's what to look out for.

The Suffolk County Department of Health in New York said Monday that it’s seen three probable cases of tularemia, a rare but serious infection that’s also known as rabbit fever. It can occur after a bite from a tick or a fly that has previously bitten a sick mammal, typically a rabbit.

Three cases of rare tick-borne disease ‘rabbit fever’ suspected in New York  CNN

Three confirmed cases of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, have been reported in New York this year, health officials said Monday.

The Suffolk County Department of Health announced three potential cases of an illness known as "rabbit fever," a high infectious disease.

New York health officials are reporting at least three probable cases of a rare bacterial illness on Long Island called tularemia or "rabbit fever." Here's what to know.

A 9-year-old boy was reportedly still feeling effects three months after infection.