Rabbit ticks carrying bacteria that causes life-threatening fever discovered in Maine by UMass Amherst scientists By Tonya Alanez Globe Staff,Updated April 24, 2025, 10:27 p.m.

In a residential backyard in Maine, Project ITCH researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst stumbled upon a surprise finding: rabbit ticks harboring a new type of bacteria related to ...

Tularemia — also known as “rabbit fever” — is a “serious but rare” infectious disease that is commonly found in animals, but can affect humans, as well.

A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that cases of tularemia, also known as 'rabbit fever', have increased in the US. Between 2011–2022, 47 states reported 2,462 ...

Symptoms are typically flu-like, including fever, headaches, and lethargy. A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that cases of tularemia, also known as 'rabbit fever ...

Although rabbit fever is rare, understanding its symptoms and taking preventive steps can go a long way in protecting yourself and your loved ones. If ...

Cases of tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever,” are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Cases of tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever," are on the rise in the U.S., according to a new report from the CDC. The report identifies symptoms and the groups most at risk.

Tularemia, or "rabbit fever," is an infectious disease that normally affects animals but can spread to humans, sometimes via tick and deer fly bites.

Rabbit Fever Outbreak in US: According to Cleveland Clinics, you can get it from bug bites, infected animals, contaminated water or food, and particles of bacteria in the air.