Rare Tick Disease Hits Suffolk | Newark News

Suffolk County is facing a rare but treatable tick-borne illness called tularemia, with three cases already reported this summer — including a nine-year-old boy whose symptoms mimicked an abscess before being correctly diagnosed. Spread by ticks or infected animals, it’s not contagious between humans, but early antibiotic treatment is crucial. Health officials urge outdoor caution: repellent, long sleeves, tick checks, and staying away from wild animals — especially rabbits — to stay safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57b7f635f2d78cd7