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   What is the difference between Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • The two tick-borne diseases that we’re focusing on here, Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, have similarities but also important bacterial and symptom differences. Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria borrelia burgdorferi.

   Lyme Disease Versus Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

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   What causes Lyme disease & Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria borrelia burgdorferi. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever comes from a bacteria group known as ricksettia; RMSF is caused by Ricksettia ricksettsii ( r. ricksettsii ). Which illness you develop depends on the type of tick that bit you and the types of pathogens it was carrying.

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   How is Rocky Mountain spotted fever reported?

   • Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a nationally notifiable disease to the CDC, and cases are reported via two national surveillance systems, standardized case report forms and the National Electronic Telecommunications System for Surveillance (NETSS). Cases are considered confirmed or probable based on results of laboratory tests.

   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - American Lyme Disease Foundation

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2. www.everlywell.com › blog › lyme-diseaseLyme Disease vs. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever | Everlywell

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   Learn how to distinguish between Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, two tick-borne illnesses with similar but distinct symptoms, causes, and treatments. Find out how to prevent tick bites and when to use at-home testing kits from Everlywell.

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   Aug 25, 2022 · Is Rocky Mountain spotted fever the same as Lyme disease? Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease are both infections you get from tick bites, but they’re different illnesses. Lyme disease happens because of different bacterium than RMSF and has different symptoms.

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   Jul 3, 2023 · Learn how to distinguish between Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, two tick-borne illnesses caused by different bacteria and with different symptoms. Find out how to prevent and treat these diseases and what complications they can cause if left untreated.

6. www.darwynhealth.com › infections-and-infectiousRocky Mountain Spotted Fever vs Lyme Disease: Understanding ...

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   Apr 28, 2024 · RMSF typically presents with fever, headache, rash, and muscle aches, while Lyme Disease often manifests as a characteristic bullseye-shaped rash, fatigue, joint pain, and flu-like symptoms. However, symptoms can vary, making accurate diagnosis challenging. Complications can arise if these diseases are left untreated.

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   May 1, 2020 · Tickborne diseases that affect patients in the United States include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, tularemia, Colorado tick...

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9. aldf.com › rocky-mountain-spotted-feverRocky Mountain Spotted Fever - American Lyme Disease Foundation

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   Learn about the symptoms, complications, diagnosis and treatment of RMSF, a serious tick-borne disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii. Compare RMSF with Lyme disease, another tick-borne illness, and find out how to prevent and treat both infections.

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    Aug 16, 2022 · Learn how to distinguish between these two tick-borne infections caused by different bacteria, and their symptoms, risks, and complications. Find out how to prevent and treat them with proper testing and tick removal.