rabbit fever
Coverage of rabbit fever in the Nexus archive.
- Doctors warn of uptick in rabbit fever cases across Long Island
Doctors warn of an increase in rabbit fever cases on Long Island, with at least four cases reported this year. The bacterial disease is less common compared to Lyme disease, which is typically contracted during tick season.
- What is rabbit fever? Possible cases investigated on Long Island
Suffolk County Department of Health Services confirmed three 'probable' cases of Tularemia, also known as Rabbit fever, on Long Island. Health officials are investigating the cases, which follow a publication by Stony Brook Medicine.
- Three probable cases of rare ‘rabbit fever’ reported on Long Island
Three probable cases of rare 'rabbit fever' have been reported on Long Island. The CDC recommends using insect repellent, wearing gloves when handling sick or dead animals, and avoiding mowing over dead animals to prevent the illness.
- Three probable cases of rare 'rabbit fever' reported in Suffolk County
Three probable cases of rare 'rabbit fever' have been reported in Suffolk County, prompting a warning from health officials. Brian Schlonsky provided details on the situation.