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  2. Aug 25, 2022 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an illness you get from the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii ( R. rickettsii). It spreads through tick bites. Symptoms start out similar to many other illnesses, including headache, fever and rash. But if not treated right away, RMSF can be life-threatening.

  3. Long-term effects. Facts and statistics. Prevention tips. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection spread by a bite from an infected...

  4. Feb 19, 2019 · RMSF the most severe spotted fever rickettsiosis in the United States. Similar, but less severe diseases caused by closely related bacteria can be easily confused with RMSF. Other spotted fevers in the United States include: Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis, caused by parkeri; Pacific Coast tick fever, caused by Rickettsia 364D

  5. Feb 19, 2019 · CDC. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Signs and Symptoms. 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.

  6. Mar 25, 2024 · Updated on March 25, 2024. Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO. Print. View All. What RMSF Looks Like. Symptoms. How RMSF Spreads. Where Is RMSF Found? Who Is Most at Risk? RMSF vs. Lyme Disease. Diagnosis. Can RMSF Go Away On Its Own? Treatment Options. Long-Term Effects. Prevention. When to Go to the ER.

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  7. 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.

  8. Apr 8, 2009 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infectious disease that belongs to a group of diseases known as the spotted fever group rickettsioses. It is caused by infection with the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii (R. rickettsii), which is usually transmitted by a tick bite.

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