Rabbit fever, a 'rare' disease, sees over 50% rise in US: What are its symptoms and precautionary measures?

Tularemia, also commonly known as 'rabbit fever' has witnessed more than 50 per cent rise in the US in recent years. Rabbit fever can spread to humans through by infected animals such as rabbits, hares, rodents and prairie dogs. Cases of tularemia are mostly seen in children between the 5-9 years age group, older men, and American Indians or Alaska Natives.