Cases of rare 'rabbit fever' disease spread by ticks are increasing in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Federal health officials are reporting that cases of a rare tick disease are becoming more prominent in some Midwestern states, including Kansas.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new report on Dec. 30 focusing on cases of tularemia in the nation from 2011 through to 2022. Also known as rabbit fever, tularemia can impact pets, wildlife and humans by causing mild to life-threatening symptoms.

The CDC report states that during its observation...