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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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   Is Rocky Mountain spotted fever life threatening?

   • RMSF can be life-threatening if not treated quickly with antibiotics. RMSF is found in most states in the U.S. Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever usually develop over a few days, often starting with a fever. Don’t wait for a rash to seek treatment. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Where is Rocky Mountain spotted fever most common?

   • It is most common in the southeastern and south central United States (North Carolina, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Missouri). It also occurs in Central and South America. 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.

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

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   May 15, 2024 · Key points. The most common symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) are a fever, headache, and rash. RMSF is spread through the bite of an infected tick. There is no vaccine to prevent RMSF. RMSF can be deadly if not treated early with doxycycline.

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   Jul 8, 2014 · Learn about the history, symptoms, and treatment of this tickborne disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii bacteria. Find out how NIAID is conducting research on tickborne diseases and rickettsial diseases at Rocky Mountain Laboratories.

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii and transmitted by ixodid ticks. Symptoms are high fever, severe headache, and rash. (See also Overview of Rickettsial and Related Infections.) Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a rickettsial disease. Epidemiology of RMSF. RMSF is limited to the Western Hemisphere.

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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.

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   Aug 25, 2022 · Learn about RMSF, a serious illness you get from a tick bite. Find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat it with antibiotics.