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   4 days ago · Another tick-borne illness to watch out for is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a bacterial disease spread via the bite of a tick. Typically, symptoms include a fever, rash, and headache, but this can be deadly if not treated early with a medicine called doxycycline, according to the CDC.

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   5 days ago · Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Rickettsia rickettsii) RMSF, caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, is the most frequently fatal rickettsial illness in the U.S. Contrary to its name, RMSF is not limited to (or even most common in) the Rocky Mountain region; cases occur across the 48 contiguous states.

3. www.theoaklandpress.com › 2024/05/25 › ticks-loveTicks love hot weather, too; how to avoid these common tick ...

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   2 days ago · Rocky Mountain spotted fever: It’s spread by several species of ticks, including the American dog tick, the brown dog tick and the Rocky Mountain wood tick. Symptoms include fever, rash and ...

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   What is the mortality rate of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Experts reveal what to do about it. The mortality rate of untreated Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is 20-25%. Mortality rates can be as low as 5% with proper antibiotic therapy and as high as 70% in untreated elderly individuals. Death in 5 days can be expected in fulminant cases.

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   Can Rocky Mountain spotted fever cause brain damage?

   • Rocky Mountain spotted fever damages the lining of your smallest blood vessels, causing the vessels to leak or form clots. This may cause: Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). In addition to severe headaches, Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause inflammation of the brain, which can cause confusion, seizures and delirium.

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   What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a bacterial disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, which can be spread by ticks that carry the bacteria and then bite humans, leaving behind the tick’s bacteria-filled saliva.

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5. www.kiro7.com › news › localWA Dept. of Health: Tick travel tips to remember this summer

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   5 days ago · The ones most common in Washington are: anaplasmosis, babesiosis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tick-borne relapsing fever, tick paralysis and tularemia. The DOH states the...

6. www.wxxinews.org › local-news › 2024/05/27One tiny tick can ruin your summer. Here's how to avoid them

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   22 minutes ago · This tick, along with the American dog tick, carries Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Most of the illnesses cause similar flu-like symptoms. An effective way to keep ticks off your body is to wear ...

7. www.medscape.org › viewarticle › 522944The Trouble With Ticks: A Common Source of Illness

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   2 days ago · Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Despite its name, RMSF is found in many areas outside of the Rockies, with cases reported throughout the Americas. Infection is most common in children under the age of 9 years and adults older than 60 years, with a case fatality rate as high as 30% in untreated cases.

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   1 day ago · Tick bites are primarily known for transmitting Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by the bite of infected black-legged ticks. However, other tick-borne diseases can also lead to neck pain as a secondary symptom. Some of these diseases include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, and anaplasmosis.