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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. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is one of several diseases caused by the spotted fever group rickettsia, which are a type of bacteria. Other causes of spotted fever group rickettsioses (spotted fevers) in the United States include:
These diseases have similar signs and symptoms, including fever, headache, and rash, but are often less severe than RMSF. Related Tick TopicsAvoiding TicksAvoid getting infected…On CDC’s Ticks website Tick Lifecycle and HostsHow ticks spread disease…On CDC’s Ticks website Removing a TickHow to remove a tick…On CDC’s Ticks website Other Diseases Caused by TicksLearn more about other tickborne diseases that can affect your health…On CDC’s Ticks website Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/index.html Source Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Captured Date: 2016-06-29 18:53:11.0
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