4 cases of 'rabbit fever' confirmed on Long Island, health department says
A rare infectious disease called tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, has been detected on Long Island. Health officials confirmed four cases of this tick-borne illness, which can spread through contact with small dead animals. The cases are currently under investigation.
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Tick-borne 'rabbit fever' spreads with cases reported near major metro area
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3 developments- Aug 4Three cases of rare tick-borne disease ‘rabbit fever’ suspected in New York
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