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  2. Treatment. Long-term effects. Facts and statistics. Prevention tips. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection spread by a bite...

  3. 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.

  4. Feb 19, 2019 · Treatment Duration. When treated with doxycycline, fever generally subsides within 24–48 hours. Severely ill patients may require longer periods of treatment before fever will resolve, especially if they have experienced damage to organ systems.

  5. 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.

  6. 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?

  7. Mar 28, 2024 · 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.

  8. Jul 17, 2023 · Continuing Education Activity. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an acute febrile tick-borne illness caused by Rickettsia rickettsii. In North America, it is both the most severe and the most common rickettsial infection. Without prompt antibiotic treatment, mortality rates are as high as 20 to 30 percent.