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  2. www.cdc.gov › rocky-mountain-spotted-fever › hcpClinical Signs and Symptoms | Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ...

    Fever. Headache. Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, anorexia) Abdominal pain (may mimic appendicitis or acute abdominal pain) Myalgia. Rash (typically occurs 2 to 4 days after the onset of fever) Edema around the eyes and on the back of hands.

  3. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › mayoMayo Clinic Minute: Ticks and the diseases they carry

    May 21, 2024 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Anaplasmosis. Southern tick-associated rash illness. Tick-borne relapsing fever. Tularemia. Colorado tick fever. Powassan encephalitis. Q fever. Prevention. Dr. Pritt recommends following the ABCs of tick prevention: Avoid tick-prone areas, use bug spray and wear protective clothing.

  4. www.hopkinsguides.com › hopkins › viewRickettsia rickettsii (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) | Johns ...

    May 10, 2024 · MICROBIOLOGY. Obligate intracellular, small Gram-negative coccobacillus [ Fig 1 ], member of Rickettsiaceae family, the agent of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Tick-transmitted, it occurs most commonly in late spring to early fall but may occur year-round in warmer states (e.g., the Southeastern U.S.).

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  6. www.myamericannurse.com › rocky-mountain-spotted-feverRocky Mountain spotted fever - American Nurse Journal

    May 5, 2024 · Early symptoms include fever, headache, malaise, myalgias, nausea, and a blanching erythematous rash with macules. The rash appears primarily on the wrists, palms, ankles, and soles, ultimately spreading to the trunk and becoming petechial.

  7. epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov › cd › diseasesNC DPH: Tick-Borne Spotted Fevers - NCDHHS

    May 7, 2024 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a potentially fatal human illness caused by the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii, which is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. In the United States, ticks that carry RMSF include the American dog tick ( Dermacentor variabilis ), the brown dog tick, and the Rocky Mountain wood tick.

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