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   Does Rocky Mountain spotted fever cause permanent damage?

   • Any permanent damage is caused by the acute illness and does not result from a chronic infection. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite on an infected tick.

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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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   What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)?

   • 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. There is no vaccine for RMSF.

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

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   May 7, 2019 · 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. Transmission. Signs and Symptoms. Diagnosis and Testing. Prevention. Treatment. For Healthcare Providers.

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3. 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 ...

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

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   What causes RMSF in a child? The disease is spread to people through a bite from an infected tick. It’s not spread from one person to another. In the U.S., the bacteria is spread by these types of ticks: American dog ticks. Rocky Mountain wood ticks. Brown dog ticks. Which children are at risk for RMSF?

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   Aug 25, 2022 · Advertisement. Who is most at risk for Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Adults and children of all demographics can get Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But there are more reported cases of RMSF in people assigned male at birth and people over 40. You’re at higher risk for getting severely ill with RMSF if you: Are younger than 10 or older than 70.

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   The mid-Atlantic and southeastern states are most affected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the people most at risk include: children 15 and under, particularly children between 5 and 9 years old. children who is frequently around dogs.