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   Can you get Lyme disease from Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • 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. You can’t get Lyme disease from RMSF.

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   How do you protect kids from Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • To help protect kids from Rocky Mountain spotted fever, follow these outdoor safety tips: Avoid tick-infested areas, like woods and tall grasses, brush, shrubs, and low tree branches. Don't sit on the ground in wooded areas. Use insect repellent containing 10% to 30% DEET on children and adults.

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   What causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • R. rickettsii, the bacterium that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, gets into your bloodstream from the bite of a tick. It attacks your blood vessels, muscle cells and tissues. This can lead to leaking blood vessels, excess fluid in your tissues, and damage to your muscles, nerves and organs.

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2. www.cdc.gov › rmsfRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) | CDC

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   May 7, 2019 · One of the deadliest tickborne diseases in the Americas. 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.

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3. www.cdc.gov › rmsf › healthcare-providersSigns and Symptoms | Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) | CDC

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   Feb 19, 2019 · Children with RMSF frequently report experiencing nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and rash, but are less likely to report a headache than adults. Other frequently observed signs and symptoms in children with RMSF include abdominal pain, altered mental status, and edema involving the dorsum of the hands or around the eyes.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesRocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Aug 25, 2022 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a serious illness you get from a tick bite. It’s caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii. 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.

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection. People get it from the bite of an infected tick. Most infections happen in the spring and summer, when ticks are active. Doctors treat RMSF with antibiotics. With prompt treatment, most people recover in a few days.

6. www.chop.edu › conditions-diseases › rocky-mountainRocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Children | Children's ...

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   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is an infection caused by the bite of an infected tick. It usually occurs from April until September, but it can occur anytime during the year where weather is warm. The mid-Atlantic and southeastern states are most affected. The disease is spread to humans through a bite from an infected tick; it is not ...

7. www.stanfordchildrens.org › en › topicRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Children

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection. It’s spread by the bite of an infected tick. It’s not spread from one person to another. Common symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, and stomach pain. Around day 3 of the illness, a non-itchy rash may appear on the wrists and ankles. It may then spread to the legs and ...