03/07/25 Public Health Education Topic: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)
- Health Department
- Mar 7
- 1 min read
Per CDC:
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick.
Signs and symptoms
Early signs and symptoms are not specific to RMSF (including fever and headache). However, the disease can rapidly progress to a serious and life-threatening illness.
Signs and symptoms can include:
Fever
Headache
Rash
Nausea or vomiting
Stomach pain
Muscle pain
Lack of appetite
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