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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.

   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   How do you know if you have Rocky Mountain Fever?

   • Symptoms of Rocky Mountain fever include: High fever. Headache. Lack of appetite. Muscle pain or soreness. Rash, usually starting on wrists and ankles and spreading to other parts of your body. Nausea and vomiting. Stomach pain. Sensitivity to light (photophobia).

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   Can doxycycline treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Doxycycline is the only antibiotic recommended to treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever. If you’re allergic to doxycycline, your healthcare provider may give you chloramphenicol as an alternative. Chloramphenicol can be hard to get in some countries and doesn’t work as well as doxycycline for RMSF.

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   6 days ago · Other frequently observed signs and symptoms in children with RMSF include: Abdominal pain. Altered mental status. Edema involving the dorsum of the hands or around the eyes. Early treatment with doxycycline saves lives. Doxycycline is the treatment of choice for adults and children of all ages.

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     Adults: 100 mg every 12 hours. Children under 45 kg (100...

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   • How Do I Take Care of Myself If I Have Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
   • When Should I See My Healthcare Provider About Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
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   If your provider is treating you for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, make sure you take all of your medicine as prescribed. If you stop taking antibiotics before the end of the course, you may get sick again. Your provider can tell you how to manage your symptoms at home best. RMSF can get worse quickly. Call your provider right away if you have new ...

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   If you have a tick bite or have been in an area with ticks and have symptoms of RMSF, see your healthcare provider right away. If you have a tick bite but don’t have any symptoms, you don’t need to see your provider yet — taking antibiotics when you’re not sick won’t help prevent RMSF.

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4. www.stanfordchildrens.org › en › topicRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Children

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   Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. Treatment may include antibiotic medicine. Doxycycline is the antibiotic used most often. Your child will need to take the medicine even after the fever goes away.

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   Treatment may include antibiotics and supportive care (care aimed at treating the symptoms present). Doxycycline is the antibiotic of choice, and it will be continued for several days after the fever goes away.

6. www.childrenshospital.org › conditions › rockyRocky Mountain Spotted Fever | Boston Children's Hospital

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   Overview. Symptoms & Causes. Diagnosis & Treatments. Programs & Services. Contact Us. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infection caused by a type of bacteria carried by ticks. Despite its name, cases of RMSF have been reported throughout the entire United States, not just in one area.