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22 hours ago · Stamford resident K.J. Kelly didn't know about Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) until he was admitted to Stamford Health's emergency department. What he originally thought was the flu turned ...
2 days ago · Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a rare disease in this part of the country and is caused by a tick bite. News 12 New York; Download the News 12 App; News 12 Deals;
2 days ago · Tue, May 7, 2024, 1:14 PM PDT · 3 min read. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District confirmed that a case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever was recently confirmed in ...
1 day ago · Todd Stapleton. May 8, 2024 | 5:47 AM. (Champaign Co., IL) — A case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is being confirmed in Champaign County. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District says an individual has tested positive. RMSF is a tick-borne illness transmitted in Illinois primarily by the American dog tick. The disease can be deadly if ...
1 day ago · The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced the confirmation of a Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) case in Champaign County, raising concerns about the prevalence of tick-borne diseases in the region. RMSF, caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, is primarily transmitted through bites from the American dog tick. It is a potentially deadly disease …
1 day ago · Central Illinois – A recent confirmation of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Central Illinois has prompted urgent warnings from health officials due to the disease’s potentially fatal consequences. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is strongly advising the community to be proactive in tick prevention and vigilance.
3 days ago · Another tick-borne illness, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, can cause a rash, headaches, fever and vomiting. And ehrlichiosis, also a tick-borne illness, has been associated with an allergy to red meat.