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  2. www.healthline.com › rocky-mountain-spotted-feverRocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Pictures and Long-Term Effects

    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. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesRocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    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. www.cdc.gov › rmsf › pdfTimeline of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Signs and ...

    TIMELINE OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER (RMSF) SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS RMSF can be fatal within 7-9 days. All patients with suspected RMSF should receive immediate antibiotic treatment with doxycycline. Use of antibiotics other than doxycycline is associated with a higher risk of fatal outcome from RMSF.

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  5. www.cdc.gov › rmsf › healthcare-providersSigns and Symptoms | Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) | CDC

    Feb 19, 2019 · Long-term Effects of RMSF. R. rickettsii infects the endothelial cells that line the blood vessels causing vasculitis. As infection continues, bleeding or clotting in the brain or other vital organs may occur. Patients who had severe RMSF requiring prolonged hospitalization may have long-term health problems caused by disease: Neurological deficits

  6. www.cdc.gov › rmsfRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) | CDC

    May 7, 2019 · RMSF. One of the deadliest tickborne diseases in the Americas. Learn more. 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. Transmission.

  7. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-andRocky Mountain Spotted Fever | Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Key points about Rocky Mountain spotted fever. RMSF is caused by a bacterium that is spread to people by the bite of an infected tick. Symptoms include a rash, fever, headache, decreased appetite, chills, sore throat, confusion, stomachache, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, body aches, and sensitivity to light. Treatment includes antibiotics and ...

  8. www.merckmanuals.com › professional › infectiousRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) - Infectious Diseases ...

    Rickettsiae propagate within damaged endothelial cells, and vessels may become blocked by thrombi, producing vasculitis in the skin, subcutaneous tissues, central nervous system, lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, and spleen.