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   How do you know if you have Rocky Mountain Fever?

   • Symptoms of Rocky Mountain fever include: High fever. Headache. Lack of appetite. Muscle pain or soreness. Rash, usually starting on wrists and ankles and spreading to other parts of your body. Nausea and vomiting. Stomach pain. Sensitivity to light (photophobia).

   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   What are the symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)?

   • Symptoms include a high fever and headache. Rash may start three or more days after other symptoms. 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.

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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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   May 15, 2024 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), is the most severe rickettsiosis in the United States. RMSF is a rapidly progressive disease and without early administration of doxycycline can be fatal within days. Signs and symptoms may change as the illness progresses.

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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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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a serious illness you get from a tick bite. Symptoms include fever, headache, rash and confusion. Learn how to prevent, diagnose and treat RMSF with antibiotics.

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a serious bacterial infection spread by tick bites. Learn about the symptoms, treatment, long-term effects, and how to prevent RMSF.

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   Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of RMSF, a serious bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. RMSF can cause fever, rash, headache, confusion, and other complications if untreated.

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   Mar 25, 2024 · RMSF is a serious bacterial illness caused by tick bites. Learn how to recognize the rash, fever, headache, and other signs, and when to seek medical help.

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a serious bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites. It causes fever, headache, rash, and sometimes organ damage. Learn how to prevent, recognize, and treat this disease.