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

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   May 15, 2024 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a serious tickborne illness which can be deadly if not treated early. It is spread by several species of ticks in the United States, including: American dog tick ( Dermacentor variabilis) Brown dog tick ( Rhipicephalus sanguineus) - parts of southwestern United States and Mexico.

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever ( RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread by ticks. [9] It typically begins with a fever and headache, which is followed a few days later with the development of a rash. [3] The rash is generally made up of small spots of bleeding and starts on the wrists and ankles. [10]

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   Learn about RMSF, a serious illness you get from a tick bite. Find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat it with antibiotics.

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   Learn about RMSF, a serious bacterial infection spread by tick bites. Find out how to recognize the symptoms, when to seek treatment, and how to prevent tick exposure.

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a serious bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. Learn about its epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options from Merck Manual Professional Edition.

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   How common is Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Fewer than 5,000 cases are reported a year in the United States, most often in June and July. It has been diagnosed throughout the contiguous United States, Western Canada, and parts of Central and South America. Rocky Mountain spotted fever was first identified in the 1800s in the Rocky Mountains.

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   What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)?

   • Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick. Early signs and symptoms are not specific to RMSF (including fever and headache). However, the disease can rapidly progress to a serious and life-threatening illness. Signs and symptoms can include:

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   What causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • R. rickettsii, the bacterium that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, gets into your bloodstream from the bite of a tick. It attacks your blood vessels, muscle cells and tissues. This can lead to leaking blood vessels, excess fluid in your tissues, and damage to your muscles, nerves and organs.

   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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

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   Learn about RMSF, a serious bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites. Find out the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and complications of RMSF.