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Jan 1, 2000 · Historical surveillance for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, incidence and case fatality ratios (CFR) based on national surveillance data for the United States, 1920–2007.
- John J. Openshaw, David L. Swerdlow, John W. Krebs, Robert C. Holman, Eric Mandel, Alexis Harvey, Da...
- 10.4269/ajtmh.2010.09-0752
- 2010
- Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2010 Jul; 83(1): 174-182.
- What Is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
- Who Gets RMSF?
- How Is RMSF Spread?
- What Are The Signs and Symptoms of RMSF and When Do They appear?
- How Is RMSF Diagnosed?
- What Is The Treatment For RMSF?
- What Can Be Done to Prevent RMSF?
- How Should A Tick Be removed?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by the bite of a tick infected with the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii. In New York, the American dog tick (Dermacentar variablis) is the most common tick that spreads the disease. Fewer than 50 cases are reported annually in New York State. RMSF is a serious illness that can be fatal in the ...
People of any age can get RMSF. In the eastern United States, children are infected most frequently, while in the western United States, adult males are more likely to become infected. Disease occurrence is directly related to exposure to tick-infested habitats or to infested pets.
RMSF is spread by the bite of an infected tick. In New York, the American dog tick (Dermacentar variablis) is the most common carrier. Person-to-person spread of RMSF does not occur.
RMSF frequently begins with a sudden onset of moderate to high fever (which can last for 2 or 3 weeks), headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, and muscle pain. A rash may also develop, but is often absent in the first few days, and in some patients never develops. The rash is often present on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet and rapidly sp...
Symptoms and possible tick bite exposure may cause a health care provider to suspect RMSF. Laboratory testing can later confirm the diagnosis.
A specific antibiotic called doxycycline is the first line of treatment for adults and children of all ages and should be started immediately when RMSF is suspected. It is most effective when this treatment is started within 5 days of when symptoms start. Since starting treatment early is crucial for survival of this disease, when RMSF is suspected...
Generally, ticks cannot jump or fly onto a person. They wait in vegetation and cling to animals and humans when they brush by. Domestic animals can carry ticks into areas where you live such as your house or garage, so brush off animals and look for ticks before they enter these areas. The best prevention is through awareness. Check after every two...
Grasp the mouthparts with tweezers as close as possible to the attachment (skin) site. Be careful not to squeeze, crush or puncture the body of the tick, which may contain infectious fluids. Pull firmly and steadily upward to remove the tick. After removing the tick, thoroughly disinfect the bite site and wash hands. The NYSDOH has created a video ...
In the spring and summer of 1987, four persons acquired Rocky Mountain spotted fever within New York City, an area in which the disease had not previously been known to be endemic. Three of the fou...
- Miklos P. Salgo, Edward E. Telzak, Brian Currie, David C. Perlman, Nathan Litman, Michael Levi, Gera...
- 1988
Learn about Rocky Mountain spotted fever, find a doctor, complications, outcomes, recovery and follow-up care for Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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- Dennis J. White, Michael K. Flynn
- 4
- 1990
- June 1990
A Focus of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever within New York City
Feb 19, 2024 · This map, produced in 1944, shows major “tropical diseases” and where they occur in the world. A stylized image of the vector or symptoms of the disease is drawn over each afflicted region.
