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   How is Rocky Mountain spotted fever diagnosed?

   • Diagnosis is based on symptoms and history of a tick bite. How the rash looks is important. Skin samples and lab tests are usually done to rule out other conditions and confirm the diagnosis. How is Rocky Mountain spotted fever treated?

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   How do you know if you have Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Warm water—for example, in a bath—makes the rash more evident. In about 4 days, small purplish areas (petechiae) develop because of bleeding in the skin. If the infection is severe, areas of skin may die and turn black, indicating gangrene. Some people with Rocky Mountain spotted fever do not develop a rash.

   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) - Infections - Merck Manual

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   When does Rocky Mountain spotted fever start?

   • 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 red spots on the wrists, palms, ankles, and soles of the feet. This rash begins 2 to 5 days after the fever and eventually spreads inward towards the torso.

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2. www.cdc.gov › rmsf › diagnosis-testingDiagnosis and testing of Rocky Mountain spotted fever | CDC

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   Feb 19, 2019 · Diagnosis and Testing. The signs and symptoms of RMSF are similar to those of many other diseases. See your healthcare provider if you develop any of the signs or symptoms of RMSF. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you become ill and have recently been bitten by a tick or have spent time in areas where ticks may be found. Your ...

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

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   • 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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   Key points about Rocky Mountain spotted fever. RMSF is caused by a bacterium that is spread to people by the bite of an infected tick. Symptoms include a rash, fever, headache, decreased appetite, chills, sore throat, confusion, stomachache, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, body aches, and sensitivity to light. Treatment includes antibiotics and ...

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

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   Jul 17, 2023 · Currently, most cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever are diagnosed based on immunoglobulin M (IgM) and IgG serologic responses to R. rickettsiae, in conjunction with a high degree of clinical suspicion. It is crucial to consider repeat testing after the resolution of symptoms, as serologic tests may be negative if testing occurs early in the ...

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a potentially fatal rickettsial infection that is transmitted by dog ticks and wood ticks. It causes a rash, headache, and high fever. People become infected when a tick carrying the infection bites them. A severe headache, chills, extreme exhaustion, and muscle pains develop, usually followed a few days later by ...

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   Apr 13, 2017 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection spread by a bite from an infected tick. It causes vomiting, a sudden high fever around 102 or 103°F, headache, abdominal pain, rash ...