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Rocky Mountain spotted fever DESCRIPTION: Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an acute, potentially fatal febrile illness caused by Rickettsia rickettsii and transmitted by tick bite. The primary pathology is a vasculitis due to direct endothelial cell invasion by rickettsiae. The cardinal clinical features are headache, fever, and a centripetal rash which is often petechial. System(s) affected: Cardiovascular, Skin/Exocrine, Musculoskeletal, Nervous Genetics: N/A Incidence/Prevalence in USA: About 600 new cases are reported each year in the USA. There is considerable geographic variability; most cases are reported from south Atlantic and south central states. Peak incidence is in late spring and summer. Predominant age: Highest incidences occur among children and young adults, primarily due to environmental exposure patterns. All ages are susceptible. Predominant sex: CAUSES: RMSF is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii which is transmitted by the bite of ticks ( Amblyomma americanum Dermacentor andersoni Dermacentor variabilis ). Rarely by direct inoculation of tick blood into open wounds or conjunctivae.

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DELS Home Page Communicable Disease Control Epidemiology Communicable Disease ... Utah Public Health Lab Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) (*PDF version) for printing. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an illness caused by an organism called Rickettsia rickettsii , which infects ticks throughout their lifetime and is passed on to the next generation of ticks. Rodents and other animals may also have the infection, but usually do not show symptoms. Who gets Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Anyone can get Rocky Mountain spotted fever who is bitten by an infected tick and on whom the tick remains for several hours. In spite of it's name, the disease is rarely seen in the Rocky Mountain region; most cases are reported from eastern and central states such as North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. How is Rocky Mountain spotted fever spread?

46. Adult Health Advisor 2004.2: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever rocky mountain spotted fever is a disease that you can get from a tick bite. rocky mountain spotted fever can be hard to diagnose in its early stages. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_rmspotfe_crs.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Find a UMHS Doctor Search Adult Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a disease that you can get from a tick bite. Sometimes it causes a very severe illness. How does it occur? This infection is caused by a type of bacteria called Rickettsia rickettsii. It is spread from the bite of an infected tick. It can also be spread by contact with a crushed tick or tick feces. The infection usually does not spread from a tick to you until after the tick has been attached and feeding on your blood for several hours. Most ticks are not infected with the bacteria. Even in areas where there are a lot of infected ticks usually only 1 to 3% of the ticks are infected. This disease occurs throughout the United States during the months of April through September. You can also get the disease in southern Canada, Central America, Mexico, and parts of South America. Although this disease was reported most often in the Rocky Mountain area early after its discovery, relatively few cases are reported from that area today. What are the symptoms?

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showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Encyclopedia Medical WordNet Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Rocky Mountain spotted fever Dictionary Rocky Mountain spotted fever n. An acute infectious disease that is caused by a microorganism (Rickettsia rickettsii) transmitted by ticks, is characterized by muscular pains, high fever, and skin eruptions, and is endemic throughout North America. Encyclopedia Rocky Mountain spotted fever, infectious disease caused by a rickettsia . The germ is harbored by wild rodents and other animals and is carried by infected ticks that attach themselves to humans. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is most prevalent in the NW United States, although it may be encountered in other tick-infested regions. Symptoms include chills and high fever; a rose-colored skin rash that appears first on the wrists and ankles and spreads to the trunk, the spots turning deep red and running together; headache; and pains in the back, muscles, and joints. In severe cases there may be delirium or coma. Spotted fever is a serious disease; however, it is not usually fatal if prompt antibiotic treatment is administered. Immunization with vaccine is effective. Medical Rock·y Moun·tain spotted fever rŏk ē moun tən n.

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49. Oregon Seal Text-Only Site State Directory Agencies AZ Diseases AZ. rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF, Rickettsia). RMSF info. RMSF home.RMSF statistics. On this page. More info/links; Reporting; Statistics http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/acd/diseases/rmsf/rmsf.shtml

Text-Only Site State Directory Agencies A-Z Accessibility ... Diseases A-Z Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF, Rickettsia) RMSF info RMSF home RMSF statistics On this page More info/links Reporting Statistics Rocky Mountain spotted fever affects about 800 people in the United States each year. The disease usually occurs in the eastern US from New York to Florida, and from Alabama to Texas in the south. It is most commonly seen from April through September but can occur anytime during the year when there is warm weather. More info/links The CDC fact sheet answers some common questions about Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Disease reporting Health care providers and clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever to local health departments within one working day of identification. Disease reporting form for health-care practitioners (PDF 42K) Go to our disease reporting page for information on how to report and for telephone numbers of local health departments. For county health departments CDC Rickettsial Tick-borne Diseases case report form (PDF 209K) For reportable diseases lacking Oregon-specific investigative guidelines or case report forms, please contact the epidemiologist on call for assistance.

50. Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever What is rocky mountain spotted fever? rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is aninfection caused by the bite of an infected tick. http://www.schneiderchildrenshospital.org/peds_html_fixed/peds/infectious/rmsf.h

Infectious Diseases Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is an infection caused by the bite of an infected tick. It affects about 250 to 1200 people a year in the US and usually occurs from April until October, but it can occur anytime during the year where weather is warm. The mid-Atlantic and southeastern states are most affected. The disease is spread to humans from contact with the tick; it is not spread from one person to another. What are the symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? The following are the most common symptoms of RMSF. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: a non-itchy rash that usually starts on the hands, arms, feet, and legs occurs seven to 10 days after the bite fever headache decreased appetite chills sore throat stomach ache nausea or vomiting diarrhea body aches sensitivity to light Death has occurred in untreated cases of RMSF. The symptoms of RMSF may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis. How is RMSF diagnosed?

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Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Rocky Mountain spotted fever Definition Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a tick-borne illness caused by a bacteria, resulting in a high fever and a characteristic rash. Description The bacteria causing RMSF is passed to humans through the bite of an infected tick. The illness begins within about two weeks of such a bite. RMSF is the most widespread tick-borne illness in the United States, occurring in every state except Alaska and Hawaii. The states in the mid-Atlantic region, the Carolinas, and the Virginias have a great deal of tick activity during the spring and summer months, and the largest number of RMSF cases come from those states. About 5% of all ticks carry the causative bacteria. Children under the age of 15 years have the majority of RMSF infections. The bacterial culprit in RMSF is called Rickettsia rickettsii . It causes no illness in the tick carrying it, and can be passed on to the tick's offspring. When a tick attaches to a human, the bacteria is passed. The tick must be attached to the human for about six hours for this passage to occur. Although prompt tick removal will cut down on the chance of contracting RMSF, removal requires great care. If the tick's head and body are squashed during the course of removal, the bacteria can be inadvertently rubbed into the tiny bite wound. Symptoms of RMSF begin within two weeks of the bite of the infected tick. Symptoms usually begin suddenly, with high fever, chills

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You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21 day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Rocky Mountain spotted fever From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Redirected from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Rickettsia rickettsii Scientific classification Kingdom: Bacteria Phylum: Proteobacteria Class: Alpha Proteobacteria Order: Rickettsiales Family: Rickettsiaceae Genus: Rickettsia Species: R. rickettsii Binomial name Rickettsia rickettsii Wolbach, 1919 Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most severe and most frequently reported rickettsial illness in the United States , and has been diagnosed throughout the Americas . Some synonyms for Rocky Mountain spotted fever in other countries include "tick typhus", "Tobia fever" (Columbia), "S£o Paulo fever" and "fiebre maculosa" (Brazil), and "fiebre manchada" (Mexico). The disease is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii , a species of bacteria that is spread to humans by hard ticks Ixodidae ). Initial signs and symptoms of the disease include sudden onset of fever, headache, and muscle pain, followed by development of rash. The disease can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages, and without prompt and appropriate treatment it can be fatal. Rocky Mountain spotted fever was first recognized in in the Snake River Valley of Idaho and was originally called " black measles " because of the characteristic rash. It was a dreaded and frequently fatal disease that affected hundreds of people in this area. By the early 1900s, the recognized geographic distribution of this disease grew to encompass parts of the United States as far north as

54. NJDHSS, Communicable Disease Service: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/rmsf/index.htm. Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment,37th Ed. Stanford, CT Appleton and Lange, 1998. http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/f_rocky.htm

Disease Index NJ InTouch What You Should Know About. . . Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an illness caused by infection with the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii How do people get Rocky Mountain spotted fever? People become infected with Rickettsia rickettsii through the bite of an infected ixodid (hard) tick. Where is Rocky Mountain spotted fever found? Rocky Mountain spotted fever is found throughout the U.S., primarily from April through September. Nearly 50% of cases reported in 1993 were from the South Atlantic region, and over 20% were from the western southern-central region; the highest incidence rates were seen in North Carolina and Oklahoma. What are the symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Initial signs and symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include sudden onset of fever, headache and muscle pain, followed by development of a rash which generally first appears on the extremities. How soon do symptoms occur? Symptoms occur three to 14 days after the bite of an infected tick.

55. Texas Department Of State Health Services, IDEAS > Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever rocky mountain spotted fever. rocky mountain spotted fever Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/ideas/rocky_mountain_spotted_fever/links/

Click Here for Requested Information and Page Content Diseases: A-C Amebiasis Anthrax Arboviral Encephalitides ... Sitemap/Alphabetical Listing of Diseases and Topics Your Location: IDEAS Home Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) ICD-9 082.0, ICD-10 A77.0 Other Sites Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Texas Department of State Health Services, Zoonosis Control Division Frequently Asked Questions Rocky Mountain spotted fever Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases Introduction; Organism; Natural History; Epidemiology; Signs and Symptoms; Laboratory Detection; Treatment ... Links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to persons with disabilities. Last Updated: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 Texas Department of State Health Services Infectious Disease Control Unit 1100 West 49th Street, Suite T801 - Austin, TX 78756-3199 (512) 458-7676 - Fax: (512) 458-7616 Please send comments and suggestions to Site Map

56. News Release: Health Officials Issue Area Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Alert Health Officials Issue Area rocky mountain spotted fever Alert. http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/news/b_new289.htm

TDH News Release August 3, 1999 Health Officials Issue Area Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Alert Public health officials are alerting residents of Cooke, Grayson and surrounding counties to take precautions against tick bites following recent confirmation of three Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases. A Grayson County man died and two residents of Cooke County had neurological complications after contracting Rocky Mountain spotted fever Symptoms usually begin 3 to 14 days after a bite by an infected tick. Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include moderate to high fever, severe headache, nausea or vomiting and muscle pain. In approximately 85 percent of cases, a rash appears about three days after onset of illness. People experiencing any of these symptoms within two weeks of a possible tick bite should see a doctor immediately. "We don't want people thinking all tick bites will cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The illness is rare, and few ticks carry it," said Jan Buck, with the Texas Department of Health's Zoonosis Control Program. "But we think it's important for people to know the symptoms and how to reduce the risk of infection." Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be cured with specific antibiotics if treated early. Health officials, however, say the best way to prevent the illness is to avoid ticks by staying out of woods, fields and other areas where ticks are found. If this is not possible, the following precautions are suggested:

57. Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever rocky mountain spotted fever is an infection with fever and rash. It is usuallytransmitted from a bite of an infected tick. http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=381&page=1

58. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever rocky mountain spotted fever is a bacterial infection passed to humans by woodticks and dog ticks that http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/str2459.asp

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59. BBC - Health - Ask The Doctor - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever The sympoms of rocky mountain spotted fever . Does Rocky Mountain spottedfever only occur in the Rocky Mountains? http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_the_doctor/rockymountain.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Rocky Mountain spotted fever Does Rocky Mountain spotted fever only occur in the Rocky Mountains? John Dr Rob Hicks responds Despite its name the condition isn't restricted to the Rocky Mountain areas of North America. It can also be found in South America and the Eastern states of North America. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infection caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii . This bacterium is transmitted to humans when infected animal ticks bite the skin. About a week after being infected a person will experience headache, fever, shivers and muscle aches and pains. Then about two to three days later the characteristic rash appears. These tiny pink spots usually begin on the limbs, and rapidly spread to cover the rest of the body. Then gradually they turn darker in colour. Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause serious and potentially fatal health problems, such as kidney failure or gangrene, if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Antibiotics will usually successfully enable someone with the infection to make a speedy recovery. When travelling it's important to find out whether infected ticks may be present in the area you're visiting. If they are, then ensure you protect yourself by covering your arms, legs, and the head. If any ticks are found on the skin then they should be quickly removed.

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