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   How do doctors diagnose Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Thus, if doctors suspect Rocky Mountain spotted fever, they typically start treatment before they get test results. To confirm the diagnosis, doctors usually do an immunofluorescence assay on a sample taken from the rash (biopsy).

   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) - Infections - Merck Manual

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   What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a serious tickborne illness which can be deadly if not treated early. It is spread by several species of ticks in the United States, including: RMSF cases occur throughout the United States. Estimated geographic distribution of American dog ticks.

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   Can doxycycline treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)?

   • (See "Biology of Rickettsia rickettsii infection" and "Epidemiology, clinical manifestations and diagnosis of Rocky Mountain spotted fever" .) We recommend empiric therapy with doxycycline for patients with suspected RMSF, even if symptoms are mild.

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   May 15, 2024 · Key points. Doxycycline is the treatment of choice for RMSF and all other tickborne rickettsial diseases. Doxycycline is recommended for presumptive treatment in patients of all ages, including those under 8 years old and pregnant people. Using antibiotics other than doxycycline is associated with a higher risk of fatal outcomes from RMSF.

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   Mar 28, 2024 · We recommend empiric therapy with doxycycline for patients with suspected RMSF, even if symptoms are mild. Early therapy is critical since a delay in treatment is associated with an increased risk of mortality.

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   Pathophysiology |. Symptoms and Signs |. Diagnosis |. Treatment |. Prevention |. Key Points |. More Information. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii and transmitted by ixodid ticks. Symptoms are high fever, severe headache, and rash. (See also Overview of Rickettsial and Related Infections.)

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   Treatment of Rocky Mountain spotted fever involves antibiotics. You usually have to take antibiotics for seven to 10 days. Treatment is most effective when it starts within five days of your symptoms appearing.

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   Treatment |. Prevention. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a potentially fatal rickettsial infection that is transmitted by dog ticks and wood ticks. It causes a rash, headache, and high fever. People become infected when a tick carrying the infection bites them.