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   What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)?

   • Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a serious illness you get from a tick bite. It’s caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii. 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.

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   What causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • R. rickettsii, the bacterium that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, gets into your bloodstream from the bite of a tick. It attacks your blood vessels, muscle cells and tissues. This can lead to leaking blood vessels, excess fluid in your tissues, and damage to your muscles, nerves and organs.

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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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2. www.cdc.gov › rmsf › healthcare-providersTreatment | Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) | CDC

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   Feb 19, 2019 · Doxycycline is the first-line treatment for adults and children of all ages: Adults: 100 mg every 12 hours; Children under 45 kg (100 lbs): 2.2 mg/kg body weight given twice a day; Patients with suspected RMSF should be treated with doxycycline for at least 3 days after the fever subsides and there is evidence of clinical improvement.

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

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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 ...

4. www.uptodate.com › contents › treatment-of-rockyTreatment of Rocky Mountain spotted fever - UpToDate

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   Mar 28, 2024 · APPROACH. We recommend empiric therapy with doxycycline for patients with suspected RMSF, even if symptoms are mild. Early therapy is critical since a delay in treatment is associated with an increased risk of mortality.

5. www.verywellhealth.com › rocky-mountain-spottedRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF): Pictures, Symptoms

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   Mar 25, 2024 · Table of Contents. View All. What RMSF Looks Like. Symptoms. How RMSF Spreads. Where Is RMSF Found? Who Is Most at Risk? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial illness caused by a bite from an infected tick. Symptoms include high fever and widespread rash.

6. emedicine.medscape.com › article › 971714-treatmentPediatric Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Treatment & Management

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   The recommended dosage of doxycycline is 2.2 mg/kg body weight twice daily for children less than 45 kg (100 lb). For adults, the dosage is 100 mg every 12 hours. Patients should be...