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   How is Rocky Mountain spotted fever treated?

   • Specific treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever will be determined by your healthcare provider based on the following: Treatment may include antibiotics (usually doxycycline) until several days after the fever goes away. Efforts to relieve symptom also helps. What are the complications of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

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   When do doctors prescribe antibiotics for Rocky Mountain Fever?

   • Doctors immediately prescribe antibiotics if they suspect Rocky Mountain fever based on symptoms and the potential for exposure to infected ticks—even if laboratory test results are not yet available. Early treatment with antibiotics has reduced the death rate.

   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) - Infections - Merck Manual

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   What happens if you delay treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Delaying treatment could result in severe complications. What are the treatments for Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Antibiotics are the main treatment for RMSF, with doxycycline (Vibramycin, Oraxyl) being the preferred drug . The usual course of antibiotics lasts about 7–10 days, with the fever starting to fade within 3 days.

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   How do doctors diagnose Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

   • Thus, if doctors suspect Rocky Mountain spotted fever, they typically start treatment before they get test results. To confirm the diagnosis, doctors usually do an immunofluorescence assay on a sample taken from the rash (biopsy).

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   Aug 25, 2022 · 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 complications.

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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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   Feb 19, 2019 · Signs and symptoms can include: Fever; Headache; Rash; Nausea; Vomiting; Stomach pain; Muscle pain; Lack of appetite; Rash

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   Feb 19, 2019 · CDC. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Information for Healthcare Providers. Treatment. On This Page. Treatment Duration. Treating Children and Pregnant Women. Other Treatments. Antibiotics as Prophylaxis. Doxycycline is the treatment of choice for RMSF, and all other tickborne rickettsial diseases.

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   Sore throat. Stomachache. Nausea or vomiting. Diarrhea. Body aches. Sensitivity to light. RMSF is a serious illness that needs treatment as soon as possible. Death has occurred in untreated cases of RMSF. Symptoms of RMSF may look like other health problems. See a healthcare provider for diagnosis. How is Rocky Mountain spotted fever diagnosed?

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   Jan 10, 2023 · Prevention. FAQ. Summary. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an illness caused by bites from ticks carrying the Rickettsia rickettsii ( R. rickettsii) bacterium. The condition can cause severe symptoms like high fevers and tissue death. Prompt treatment is the best way to avoid serious complications.

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