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   Is Rocky Mountain spotted fever life threatening?

   • RMSF can be life-threatening if not treated quickly with antibiotics. RMSF is found in most states in the U.S. Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever usually develop over a few days, often starting with a fever. Don’t wait for a rash to seek treatment. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

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   What are the symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)?

   • Symptoms include a high fever and headache. Rash may start three or more days after other symptoms. RMSF can be life-threatening if not treated quickly with antibiotics. RMSF is found in most states in the U.S. Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever usually develop over a few days, often starting with a fever.

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   How is Rocky Mountain spotted fever diagnosed?

   • Your provider can use blood and skin tests to diagnose Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but the results may not be available right away. Your provider will probably have to decide whether to treat you for RMSF before you test positive. Blood tests. Your provider will take a sample of your blood to test for the bacteria that causes RMSF.

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

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever long-term effects If it isn’t treated right away, RMSF can cause damage to the lining of your blood vessels, tissues, and organs. Complications of RMSF include:

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   Aug 25, 2022 · 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 .

4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK430881Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Rickettsia rickettsii)

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   Jul 17, 2023 · Rickettsia rickettsii, the most well-described and most lethal of the spotted group rickettsiae, causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). It is a coccobacillary, obligate, intracellular organism that accidentally infects human hosts after a bite with an infected tick vector.

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   May 15, 2024 · Key points. Never delay or withhold treatment pending receipt of laboratory test results, or on the basis of an initially negative result. Early recognition and treatment with doxycycline is critical to survival. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) can be identified by a variety of tests.

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   Sore throat. Stomachache. Nausea or vomiting. Diarrhea. Body aches. Sensitivity to light. RMSF is a serious illness that needs treatment as soon as possible. Death has occurred in untreated cases of RMSF. Symptoms of RMSF may look like other health problems. See a healthcare provider for diagnosis. How is Rocky Mountain spotted fever diagnosed?

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

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   Small blood vessels are the sites of the characteristic pathologic lesions of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Rickettsiae propagate within damaged endothelial cells, and vessels may become blocked by thrombi, producing vasculitis in the skin, subcutaneous tissues, central nervous system, lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, and spleen.

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   May 15, 2024 · Long-term health problems. RMSF does not result in chronic or persistent infections. Some patients who recover from severe RMSF may be left with permanent damage, such as: Amputation of arms, legs, fingers, or toes (from blood vessel damage) Hearing loss. Mental Disability