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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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   What are the symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Other symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever that you may experience in addition to the rash include: You will start to notice symptoms about a week after getting a tick bite. The fever and headache are usually the first symptoms, and the rash typically starts 3 to 5 days after that. Some people might not know that they’ve been bitten by a 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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2. www.healthline.com › rocky-mountain-spotted-feverRocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Pictures and Long-Term Effects

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   Symptoms come on suddenly and usually include: high fever, which may persist for 2 to 3 weeks. chills. muscle aches. headache. nausea. vomiting. fatigue. poor appetite. abdominal pain. RMSF...

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   Feb 19, 2019 · Signs and symptoms can include: Fever. Headache. Rash. Nausea. Vomiting. Stomach pain. Muscle pain. Lack of appetite. Rash. Figure 1. Late stage rash in a patient with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Rash is a common sign in people who are sick with RMSF. Rash usually develops 2-4 days after fever begins.

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   Feb 19, 2019 · Early illness (days 1-4) Fever. Headache. Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, anorexia) Abdominal pain (may mimic appendicitis or other causes of acute abdominal pain) Myalgia. Rash (typically occurs 2-4 days after the onset of fever) Edema around the eyes and on the back of hands.

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   Aug 25, 2022 · Can Rocky Mountain spotted fever spread from person to person? No, Rocky Mountain spotted fever can’t spread from person to person (it’s not contagious). How do I know if I’ve been bitten by a tick? If you don’t find a tick on you, it can be hard to know if a tick bit you.

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   May 7, 2019 · Learn more. 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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   These are the most common symptoms of RMSF: A non-itchy rash that usually starts on the hands, arms, feet, and legs and occurs 5 to 10 days after the bite. The rash consists of flat, pink spots. Fever. Headache. Confusion. Decreased appetite. Chills. Sore throat. Stomachache. Nausea or vomiting. Diarrhea. Body aches. Sensitivity to light.

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   Apr 26, 2022 · Other symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever that you may experience in addition to the rash include: Moderate or high fever that may last up to 2 or 3 weeks; Serious headache; Loss of...