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Three Probable Tularemia Cases Reported on New York’s Long Island
Three Probable Tularemia Cases Reported on New York’s Long Island
Times Now News reports at least three probable tularemia cases on Long Island, New York, as officials investigate possible exposure sources. Also called rabbit fever, the rare bacterial infection is caused by…
The Story in Brief
Times Now News reports at least three probable tularemia cases on Long Island, New York, as officials investigate possible exposure sources. Also called rabbit fever, the rare bacterial infection is caused by Francisella tularensis and can affect people through tick or deer fly bites, contact with infected animals, contaminated dust or water, and undercooked meat. It does not spread between people.
Symptoms usually appear within three to five days and can include sudden fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes and breathing problems. Untreated infection may lead to pneumonia, sepsis or meningitis. Early antibiotic treatment usually leads to recovery. Repellent, tick checks, protective clothing and safe handling of wildlife can reduce risk.
The Indian Opinion
The label rabbit fever may make this sound like a routine illness from handling rabbits, while alarmist posts could imply a fresh community outbreak. Neither follows from the report. Tularemia remains rare, and person-to-person spread is not expected. The sensible response is basic outdoor caution and prompt care after symptoms or exposure. The useful test now is whether officials identify a common source among the three probable cases.
Source: timesnownews.com
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