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   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 vomiting, a sudden high fever around 102 or 103°F, headache, abdominal pain, rash, and muscle aches.

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   What are the symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)?

   • Symptoms include a high fever and headache. Rash may start three or more days after other symptoms. RMSF can be life-threatening if not treated quickly with antibiotics. RMSF is found in most states in the U.S. Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever usually develop over a few days, often starting with a fever.

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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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   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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   Aug 25, 2022 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an illness you get from the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii ( R. rickettsii). It spreads through tick bites. Symptoms start out similar to many other illnesses, including headache, fever and rash. But if not treated right away, RMSF can be life-threatening.

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   Feb 19, 2019 · Illness generally begins with sudden onset of fever and headache and most people visit a healthcare provider during the first few days of symptoms. 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

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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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   Apr 26, 2022 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection that you can get after a tick bite. Most people get this infection in spring and summer, warm months when ticks are most active....

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   Symptoms |. Diagnosis |. Treatment |. Prevention. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a potentially fatal rickettsial infection that is transmitted by dog ticks and wood ticks. It causes a rash, headache, and high fever. People become infected when a tick carrying the infection bites them.