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  2. www.healthline.com › rocky-mountain-spotted-feverRocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Pictures and Long-Term Effects

    Transmission. Treatment. Long-term effects. Facts and statistics. Prevention tips. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection spread...

  3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesRocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    If you’ve been severely ill from Rocky Mountain spotted fever, you may have long-term effects even after you recover, including: Nerve damage or paralysis. Hearing loss. Speech difficulties. Vision loss. Neurological difficulties, like balance issues or vertigo. Does Rocky Mountain spotted fever ever go away?

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

    May 15, 2024 · Long-term Effects of RMSF. R. rickettsii infects the endothelial cells that line the blood vessels causing vasculitis. As infection continues, localized bleeding or clotting in the brain or other organs may occur. Patients who had severe RMSF requiring prolonged hospitalization may have long-term health problems. These include: Neurological ...

  5. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-andRocky Mountain Spotted Fever | Johns Hopkins Medicine

    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. The rash consists of flat, pink spots. Fever. Headache. Confusion. Decreased appetite. Chills. Sore throat. Stomachache. Nausea or ...

  6. www.merckmanuals.com › professional › infectiousRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) - Infectious Diseases ...

    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.)

  7. www.cdc.gov › rocky-mountain-spotted-feverAbout Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever | Rocky Mountain Spotted ...

    May 15, 2024 · The most common symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) are a fever, headache, and rash. RMSF is spread through the bite of an infected tick. There is no vaccine to prevent RMSF. RMSF can be deadly if not treated early with doxycycline. What it is.

  8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 317198Rocky Mountain spotted fever: Symptoms and treatment

    Apr 28, 2017 · digestive problems, such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, or lack of appetite. severe abdominal pain. headache, particularly at the front of the head. muscle aches. a dry cough, sore throat, or...