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  2. What to know. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), is the most severe rickettsiosis in the United States. RMSF is a rapidly progressive disease and without early administration of doxycycline can be fatal within days. Signs and symptoms may change as the illness progresses.

    • How Do I Take Care of Myself If I Have Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
    • When Should I See My Healthcare Provider About Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
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    If your provider is treating you for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, make sure you take all of your medicine as prescribed. If you stop taking antibiotics before the end of the course, you may get sick again. Your provider can tell you how to manage your symptoms at home best. RMSF can get worse quickly. Call your provider right away if you have new ...

    If you have a tick bite or have been in an area with ticks and have symptoms of RMSF, see your healthcare provider right away. If you have a tick bite but don’t have any symptoms, you don’t need to see your provider yet — taking antibiotics when you’re not sick won’t help prevent RMSF.

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  3. Symptoms come on suddenly and usually include: high fever, which may persist for 2 to 3 weeks. chills. muscle aches. headache. nausea. vomiting. fatigue. poor appetite. abdominal pain....

  4. Mar 25, 2024 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a serious disease you get from a tick bite, causing fever and central nervous system symptoms. Here's what to know.

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  5. What are the symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever? These are the most common symptoms of RMSF: A non-itchy rash that usually starts on the hands, arms, feet, and legs and occurs 5 to 10 days after the bite.

  6. Apr 26, 2022 · The first symptoms are a fever and a headache before the rash appears. Spots usually start to appear about 5 to 10 days on the wrists and ankles after the bite, working its way up the...

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