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  2. Pictures. Transmission. Treatment. Long-term effects. Facts and statistics. Prevention tips. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection...

  3. Aug 25, 2022 · If you’ve been severely ill from Rocky Mountain spotted fever, you may have long-term effects even after you recover, including: Nerve damage or paralysis . Hearing loss .

  4. What are the complications of Rocky Mountain spotted fever? RMSF can be cured when treated with antibiotics. However, if untreated, serious complications can occur including: Nerve damage; Hearing loss; Incontinence; Partial paralysis; Tissue death (gangrene) of toes or fingers; Rarely, death; Can Rocky Mountain spotted fever be prevented? Once ...

  5. Feb 19, 2019 · Bloodwork. Long-term Effects of RMSF. Rocky Mountain spotted fever, (RMSF) is the most severe rickettsiosis in the United States. RMSF is a rapidly progressive disease and without early administration of doxycycline can be fatal within days. Signs and symptoms of RMSF begin 3-12 days after the bite of an infected tick.

  6. Mar 25, 2024 · Long-Term Effects. Prevention. When to Go to the ER. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial illness caused by a bite from an infected tick. Symptoms include high fever and widespread rash. In the United States, there are 4,000–6,000 reports of tick-borne spotted fevers, including RMSF, each year.

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  7. May 7, 2019 · 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. Transmission. Signs and Symptoms. Diagnosis and Testing. Prevention. Treatment. For Healthcare Providers. Epidemiology and Statistics. For Public Health Officials. Doxycycline and Tooth Staining. Resources.

  8. Apr 8, 2009 · Disease Overview. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infectious disease that belongs to a group of diseases known as the spotted fever group rickettsioses. It is caused by infection with the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii (R. rickettsii), which is usually transmitted by a tick bite.

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