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  2. Feb 19, 2019 · 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.

  3. Facts and statistics. Prevention tips. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection spread by a bite from an infected tick. It causes...

  4. Aug 25, 2022 · Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever start two days to two weeks after an infected tick bites you. Symptoms usually develop over a few days, starting with fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and muscle pains. Rash develops within three days in about 50% of people. Don’t wait for rash to appear to seek treatment.

  5. Mar 25, 2024 · Signs of RMSF rash are: Spots are small, flat, pink, and turn white when you apply pressure. Spots eventually become darker and raised, sometimes with small reddish spots ( petechiae ) Spots may merge into larger patches, and skin may break (ulcerate) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Symptoms.

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  6. 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.

  7. Symptoms are high fever, severe headache, and rash. (See also Overview of Rickettsial and Related Infections.) Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a rickettsial disease. Epidemiology of RMSF. RMSF is limited to the Western Hemisphere.

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