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   How do I know if I have Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • See your healthcare provider if you become ill after having been bitten by a tick or having been in the woods or in areas with high brush where ticks commonly live. Signs and symptoms can include: 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.

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   What does Rocky Mountain spotted fever rash look like?

   • 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. The look of the rash can vary widely over the course of illness. Some rashes can look like red splotches and some look like pinpoint dots.

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   When does Rocky Mountain spotted fever start?

   • The symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever typically begin between 2 and 14 days after getting a tick bite. Symptoms come on suddenly and usually include: RMSF also causes a rash with small red spots on the wrists, palms, ankles, and soles of the feet. This rash begins 2 to 5 days after the fever and eventually spreads inward towards the torso.

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2. www.cdc.gov › rmsf › symptomsSigns and Symptoms | Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) | CDC

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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

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3. www.azdhs.gov › documents › preparednessARIZONA ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER HANDBOOK

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an emerging public health threat in Arizona. The objectives of this handbook are to provide an epidemiological and historical background of RMSF in Arizona, present a sustainable framework for human case surveillance, and outline response strategies to minimize the disease threat.

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4. www.maricopa.gov › 1737Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever | Maricopa County, AZ

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   Clinical signs and symptoms include: Altered mental status; Conjunctival injection, ± photophobia; Cough; Fever, chills; Focal neurologic deficits, including cranial or peripheral motor nerve paralysis or sudden transient deafness; Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal tenderness) Malaise ...

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   Apr 13, 2017 · The symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever typically begin between 2 and 14 days after getting a tick bite. Symptoms come on suddenly and usually include: RMSF also causes a rash with...

6. www.azdhs.gov › documents › preparednessRocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Arizona Department of Health ...

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   Mar 15, 2022 · RMSF usually presents with non-specific symptoms, but can be a serious illness with death occurring in the first 8 days if not diagnosed and treated appropriately.1,2 Illness is characterized by acute onset of fever, and may be accompanied by headache, malaise, myalgia, nausea/vomiting, or neurologic signs.1,2 The majority of people with RMSF de...