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

    May 14, 2024 · Other frequently observed signs and symptoms in children with RMSF include: Abdominal pain. Altered mental status. Edema involving the dorsum of the hands or around the eyes. Early treatment with doxycycline saves lives. Doxycycline is the treatment of choice for adults and children of all ages.

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

    • How Do I Take Care of Myself If I Have Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
    • When Should I See My Healthcare Provider About Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
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    If your provider is treating you for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, make sure you take all of your medicine as prescribed. If you stop taking antibiotics before the end of the course, you may get sick again. Your provider can tell you how to manage your symptoms at home best. RMSF can get worse quickly. Call your provider right away if you have new ...

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    If you have a tick bite or have been in an area with ticks and have symptoms of RMSF, see your healthcare provider right away. If you have a tick bite but don’t have any symptoms, you don’t need to see your provider yet — taking antibiotics when you’re not sick won’t help prevent RMSF.

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

    The symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever typically begin between 2 and 14 days after getting a tick bite. Symptoms come on suddenly and usually include: RMSF also causes a rash with small...

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

    May 15, 2024 · Key points. 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.

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

    Symptoms are high fever, severe headache, and rash. (See also Overview of Rickettsial and Related Infections.) Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a rickettsial disease. Epidemiology of RMSF. RMSF is limited to the Western Hemisphere.

  8. www.cdc.gov › ticks › tickbornediseasesRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) | Tick-borne Diseases ...

    Severe headache. Malaise. Myalgia. Edema around eyes and on the back of hands.

  9. 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 ...