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- It presents as a petechial rash beginning on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The patient's rash is a major diagnostic sign of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Treatment is mainly with Doxycycline. Complications may include damage to nerves, hearing loss, incontinence, partial paralysis, and gangrene of toes or fingers.
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1 day ago · Learn about the key differences between Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Understand the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for each condition. Stay informed and protect yourself from these common tick-borne diseases.
4 days ago · The patient's rash is a major diagnostic sign of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Treatment is mainly with Doxycycline. Complications may include damage to nerves, hearing loss, incontinence, partial paralysis, and gangrene of toes or fingers. Prevention: There is no vaccine to prevent RMSF.
18 hours ago · Diseases sometimes spread by infected ticks in Wyoming include tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and Colorado tick fever (CTF). Tularemia symptoms include fever, swollen and painful lymph glands, inflamed eyes, sore throat, mouth sores, skin ulcers and diarrhea. If the bacteria are inhaled, symptoms can include sudden onset of ...
4 days ago · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a serious disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii and should be treated immediately if suspected, due to its high mortality rate in the absence of appropriate medical intervention. Treatment should not be delayed for laboratory test results.
3 days ago · A non-blanching rash is a type of rash that doesn’t disappear (or blanch) when pressure is applied. This is opposed to typical rashes, which return the skin to its natural color or a lighter shade when pressed. Non-blanching rashes, also known as petechial rash, are caused by blood vessels bleeding under the skin.
3 days ago · The disease is similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever and can be life threatening. The most common symptoms are sudden high fever, tiredness, major muscle aches, severe headache, and, in some cases, a rash (similar to the symptoms of Lyme Disease). Symptoms usually appear 3 to 16 days after a tick bite.
5 days ago · After all, mosquitoes and ticks sicken thousands of people in the U.S. every year with a variety of diseases, including Lyme, West Nile, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis,...
