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Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infection caused by the bite of an infected tick. It may occur anytime the weather is warm, but it most often occurs from April until September. It was first recognized in the Rocky Mountain states. But it may occur throughout the U.S. Most common areas affected are in the southeastern and south central U.S. It's not spread from person to person.
Ordering Recommendation: Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a severe tick-borne infection caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii. Preferred test for acute or convalescent phase of disease.
Jul 17, 2023 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an acute febrile tick-borne illness caused by Rickettsia rickettsii. In North America, it is both the most severe and the most common rickettsial infection. Without prompt antibiotic treatment, mortality rates are as high as 20 to 30 percent. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and highlights the role of the ...
A negative result for RMSF IgM (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) indicates that no significant level of IgM antibodies specific to Rickettsia rickettsii, the bacterium responsible for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, was detected in the blood.
IgG Neg: <1:64. IgM Nega <1:64. Spotted Fever Group IgG serum endpoint titer of >=1:64 is. suggestive of infection at an unknown time and may be a sign of. either past infection or early response to a recent infection. Spotted Fever Group IgM titer of >=1:64 is regarded as probable. evidence of recent or ongoing infection. A four-fold or greater.
Apr 13, 2017 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection spread by a bite from an infected tick. It causes vomiting, a sudden high fever around 102 or 103°F, headache, abdominal pain, rash ...
Test Code 5424263 RICKETTSIA RICKETTSII (ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER) AB, IGG AND IGM BY IFA
