What is Tularemia? New York confirms 4th case of ‘life-threatening rabbit fever’ | Causes, symptoms, treatment explained

Tularemia: Suffolk County confirms a fourth case of rabbit fever, prompting health officials to warn about tularemia transmission via ticks.

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.