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03/07/25 Public Health Education Topic: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)

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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