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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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   Who is at risk for Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • People living in or visiting areas where ticks are prevalent, particularly the southeastern and south central U.S., are at risk for Rocky Mountain spotted fever. What are the symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever? The following are the most common symptoms of 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.

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3. www.cdc.gov › rmsf › pdfTimeline of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Signs and ...

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   Jul 2, 2018 · TIMELINE OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER (RMSF) SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS RMSF can be fatal within 7-9 days. All patients with suspected RMSF should receive immediate antibiotic treatment with doxycycline. Use of antibiotics other than doxycycline is associated with a higher risk of fatal outcome from RMSF.

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

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   Aug 25, 2022 · Overview. 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 (RMSF) is an illness you get from the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii ( R. rickettsii). It spreads through tick bites.

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infection caused by the bite of an infected tick. It may occur anytime the weather is warm, but it most often occurs from April until September. It was first recognized in the Rocky Mountain states.

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   Details: Corporate Authors: National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Vector-Borne Diseases. Content Notes: RMSF can be fatal within 7-9 days. All patients with suspected RMSF should receive immediate antibiotic treatment with doxycycline. Use of antibiotics.

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   The incubation period for Rocky Mountain spotted fever averages 7 days but varies from 3 to 12 days; the shorter the incubation period, the more severe the infection. Onset is abrupt, with severe headache, chills, prostration, and muscular pains.