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  2. www.cdc.gov › rmsfRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) | CDC

    May 7, 2019 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick. Most people who get sick with RMSF will have a fever, headache, and rash. RMSF can be deadly if not treated early with the right antibiotic.

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

    • 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.merckmanuals.com › professional › infectiousRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) - Infectious Diseases ...

    Pathophysiology |. Symptoms and Signs |. Diagnosis |. Treatment |. Prevention |. Key Points |. More Information. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii and transmitted by ixodid ticks. Symptoms are high fever, severe headache, and rash. (See also Overview of Rickettsial and Related Infections.)

  5. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-andRocky Mountain Spotted Fever | Johns Hopkins Medicine

    RMSF is caused by a bacterium that is spread to people by the bite of an infected tick. Symptoms include a rash, fever, headache, decreased appetite, chills, sore throat, confusion, stomachache, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, body aches, and sensitivity to light.

  6. www.merckmanuals.com › home › infectionsRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) - Infections - Merck ...

    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.

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

    Mar 25, 2024 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial illness caused by a bite from an infected tick. Symptoms include high fever and widespread rash. In the United States, there are 4,000–6,000 reports of tick-borne spotted fevers, including RMSF, each year. It's the deadliest tick-borne illness in the world.