March 3, 2026Open Access

Tularemia in New York, USA, 1993–2023

Key Points

Thirty cases of tularemia were reported in New York from 1993 to 2023, indicating a notable public health concern.
Of these, 69% were diagnosed from 2014 to 2023, highlighting an emerging trend.
Tick surveillance identified francisella tularensis in a nymph pool in Suffolk County, linking ticks to disease cases.
This finding implies the need for continued monitoring of local tick populations for public health safety.

Abstract

During 1993-2023, health officials in New York, USA, received reports of 30 tularemia cases. Of those, 43% were from Suffolk County, 69% were diagnosed during 2014-2023, and 1 person died. Tick surveillance detected Francisella tularensis in 1 pool of nymphs from Suffolk County, indicating localized risk.

Tularemia in New York, USA, 1993–2023

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