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    Rock·y Moun·tain spot·ted fe·ver
    /ˈräkē ˈmount(ə)n spädəd ˈfēvər/

    noun

    • 1. a rickettsial disease transmitted by ticks.

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      • Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an illness you get from the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii (R. rickettsii). It spreads through tick bites. Symptoms start out similar to many other illnesses, including headache, fever and rash. But if not treated right away, RMSF can be life-threatening.
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  2. Aug 25, 2022 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an illness you get from the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii (R. rickettsii). It spreads through tick bites. Symptoms start out similar to many other illnesses, including headache, fever and rash. But if not treated right away, RMSF can be life-threatening.

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  4. What to know. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), is the most severe rickettsiosis in the United States. RMSF is a rapidly progressive disease and without early administration of doxycycline can be fatal within days. Signs and symptoms may change as the illness progresses.

  5. Aug 28, 2018 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection spread by a bite from an infected tick. It causes vomiting, a sudden high fever around 102 or 103°F, headache, abdominal pain,...

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  6. May 15, 2024 · Key points. The most common symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) are a fever, headache, and rash. RMSF is spread through the bite of an infected tick. There is no vaccine to prevent RMSF. RMSF can be deadly if not treated early with doxycycline.

  7. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infection caused by the bite of an infected tick. It may occur anytime the weather is warm, but it most often occurs from April until September.

  8. Mar 25, 2024 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a serious disease you get from a tick bite, causing fever and central nervous system symptoms. Here's what to know.

  9. 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. People become infected when a tick carrying the infection bites them.

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