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   Does doxycycline treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)?

   • RMSF can be life-threatening. Early treatment with the antibiotic doxycycline can prevent death and severe illness. Doxycycline is the recommended antibiotic treatment for RMSF in adults and children of all ages. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite on an infected tick.

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   What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)?

   • Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infection caused by the bite of an infected tick. It affects over 2,000 people a year in the U.S. and usually occurs from April until September. But, it can occur anytime during the year where the weather is warm. It was first recognized in the Rocky Mountain states, but may occur throughout the U.S.

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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 is Rocky Mountain spotted fever treated? Treatment will depend on your symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. Treatment may include antibiotics (usually doxycycline) until several days after the fever goes away. Efforts to ease symptoms also help.

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   Diagnosis and treatment • RMSF is a rapidly progressive disease and without early administration of treatment, it can be fatal within days. See your doctor right away if you think you might have RMSF. • There are blood tests that can help diagnose Rocky Mountain spotted fever. • Doxycycline is the most effective treatment for RMSF ...

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   Oct 26, 2018 · Early treatment with the antibiotic doxycycline can prevent death and severe illness. Doxycycline is the recommended antibiotic treatment for RMSF in adults and children of all ages. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite on an infected tick.

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   Aug 25, 2022 · How is Rocky Mountain spotted fever treated? Treatment of Rocky Mountain spotted fever involves antibiotics. You usually have to take antibiotics for seven to 10 days. Treatment is most effective when it starts within five days of your symptoms appearing. If antibiotics begin too late, RMFS can damage your body and cause life-threatening ...

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   Reviewed/Revised Jan 2024. VIEW PROFESSIONAL VERSION. 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.

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   Apr 28, 2017 · Causes. Diagnosis and treatment. Prevention. Outlook. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is the most deadly tickborne disease in the world. A bacterium called Rickettsia rickettsii causes this...

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   Feb 19, 2019 · CDC. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Signs and Symptoms. Early signs and symptoms are not specific to RMSF (including fever and headache). However, the disease can rapidly progress to a serious and life-threatening illness.