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  2. May 7, 2019 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick. Most people who get sick with RMSF will have a fever, headache, and rash. RMSF can be deadly if not treated early with the right antibiotic.

    • 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 ...

    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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  3. It may occur anytime the weather is warm, but it most often occurs from April until September. It was first recognized in the Rocky Mountain states. But it may occur throughout the U.S. Most common areas affected are in the southeastern and south central U.S. It's not spread from person to person. What causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

  4. Jul 17, 2023 · Author Information and Affiliations. Last Update: July 17, 2023. Go to: Continuing Education Activity. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an acute febrile tick-borne illness caused by Rickettsia rickettsii. In North America, it is both the most severe and the most common rickettsial infection.

    • Jessica Snowden, Kari A. Simonsen
    • 2023/07/17
  5. In humans, infection occurs mainly from March to September, when adult ticks are active and people are most likely to be in tick-infested areas. In southern states, sporadic cases occur throughout the year. The incidence is highest in children < 15 years and in people who frequent tick-infested areas for work or recreation.

  6. Rocky Mountain spotted fever occurs mainly from March to September, when adult ticks are active and people are likely to be in tick-infested areas. In the southern states, the disease may occur throughout the year. The infection is more common among people who spend a lot of time in tick-infested areas and among children younger than 15.

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