Another case of a rare tick-borne illness has been reported on Long Island, Suffolk County officials said Wednesday, barely 48 hours after confirming the first three. Tularemia is spread through ticks, which can bite a sick rabbit -- or a house pet -- and then spread the disease to people, Suffolk County officials said. Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are WATCH HERE WATCH HEREIn this case, it was the woman's cat, according to Newsday. John Detmer, age 9, was diagnosed earlier in 2026 after a tick bite on his head led to severe symptoms that lasted for weeks, according to his family. Health officials emphasized that tularemia is treatable with antibiotics, but because it is rare, people should know what to look for.