What is rabbit fever? Cases of rare tick-borne illness reported in NYC
Three people in Suffolk County, the eastern part of Long Island, were confirmed to have come down with tularemia, also known as rabbit fever.Listen to this article with a free profile
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According to the CDC, ticks in the U.S. that transmit tularemia to humans include the dog tick, the wood tick and the lone star tick, pictured.CDC via Getty Images
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Aug. 3, 2026, 3:19 PM EDT / Source: NBC New York
By Jen Maxfield, NBC New York
Health officials in New York are warning residents about a rare tick-borne illness after three cases were reported on Long Island.
