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| name = Rocky Mountain spotted fever | |||
| image = [[File:Rocky_mountian_spotted_fever.jpg|alt=Rash on the skin of a person with Rocky Mountain spotted fever]] | |||
| caption = Rash on the skin of a person with Rocky Mountain spotted fever | |||
| field = [[Infectious disease]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Fever]], [[rash]], [[headache]], [[muscle pain]], [[vomiting]] | |||
| complications = [[Hearing loss]], [[paralysis]], [[gangrene]] | |||
| onset = 2 to 14 days after exposure | |||
| duration = Typically 2 weeks | |||
| causes = ''[[Rickettsia rickettsii]]'' | |||
| risks = [[Tick bite]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Serology]], [[polymerase chain reaction|PCR]] | |||
| differential = [[Measles]], [[meningococcal disease]], [[typhus]] | |||
| prevention = [[Tick avoidance]], [[tick repellent]] | |||
| treatment = [[Doxycycline]] | |||
| medication = [[Antibiotics]] | |||
| prognosis = Good with treatment, high mortality if untreated | |||
| frequency = 5,000 cases per year in the United States | |||
| deaths = 0.5% with treatment, 20-30% without treatment | |||
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= Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever = | = Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever = | ||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
'''Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever''' (RMSF) is a bacterial disease caused by ''Rickettsia rickettsii'', transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. It is most commonly reported in the United States, particularly in the southeastern and south-central regions, including the Rocky Mountain area. | '''Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever''' (RMSF) is a bacterial disease caused by ''Rickettsia rickettsii'', transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. It is most commonly reported in the United States, particularly in the southeastern and south-central regions, including the Rocky Mountain area. | ||
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== Transmission and Epidemiology == | == Transmission and Epidemiology == | ||
RMSF is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected [[tick|ticks]], such as the American dog tick (''Dermacentor variabilis''), Rocky Mountain wood tick (''Dermacentor andersoni''), and the brown dog tick (''Rhipicephalus sanguineus''). The disease has a peak incidence in the spring and early summer. | RMSF is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected [[tick|ticks]], such as the American dog tick (''Dermacentor variabilis''), Rocky Mountain wood tick (''Dermacentor andersoni''), and the brown dog tick (''Rhipicephalus sanguineus''). The disease has a peak incidence in the spring and early summer. | ||
== Clinical Features == | == Clinical Features == | ||
Symptoms of RMSF typically begin 2-14 days after a tick bite and include: | Symptoms of RMSF typically begin 2-14 days after a tick bite and include: | ||
* High fever. | * High fever. | ||
* Severe headache. | * Severe headache. | ||
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* Abdominal pain. | * Abdominal pain. | ||
* Vomiting and nausea. | * Vomiting and nausea. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of RMSF is based on clinical signs and symptoms, history of tick exposure, and can be confirmed through specialized laboratory tests, including serology and PCR. | Diagnosis of RMSF is based on clinical signs and symptoms, history of tick exposure, and can be confirmed through specialized laboratory tests, including serology and PCR. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Early treatment is crucial and typically involves the administration of the antibiotic [[Doxycycline]]. Delay in treatment can lead to severe complications and even death. | Early treatment is crucial and typically involves the administration of the antibiotic [[Doxycycline]]. Delay in treatment can lead to severe complications and even death. | ||
== Prevention and Control == | == Prevention and Control == | ||
Preventive measures include: | Preventive measures include: | ||
* Avoiding tick-infested areas. | * Avoiding tick-infested areas. | ||
* Using insect repellents. | * Using insect repellents. | ||
* Wearing protective clothing. | * Wearing protective clothing. | ||
* Regularly checking for and properly removing ticks. | * Regularly checking for and properly removing ticks. | ||
== Complications == | == Complications == | ||
If left untreated, RMSF can lead to serious complications like: | If left untreated, RMSF can lead to serious complications like: | ||
* Damage to the blood vessels resulting in clotting and bleeding. | * Damage to the blood vessels resulting in clotting and bleeding. | ||
* Organ failure. | * Organ failure. | ||
* Death, in severe cases. | * Death, in severe cases. | ||
== Public Health and Awareness == | == Public Health and Awareness == | ||
RMSF is a reportable disease in many regions, and public health initiatives focus on awareness, tick control, and prompt treatment strategies. | RMSF is a reportable disease in many regions, and public health initiatives focus on awareness, tick control, and prompt treatment strategies. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Infectious diseases]] | * [[Infectious diseases]] | ||
* [[Tick-borne diseases]] | * [[Tick-borne diseases]] | ||
* [[Epidemiology]] | * [[Epidemiology]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* {{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/index.html |title=Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention}} | * {{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/index.html |title=Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention}} | ||
</references> | </references> | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [https://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/index.html CDC - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever] | * [https://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/index.html CDC - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever] | ||
* [https://www.who.int/ World Health Organization] | * [https://www.who.int/ World Health Organization] | ||
[[Category:Infectious diseases]] | [[Category:Infectious diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | [[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Tick-borne diseases]] | [[Category:Tick-borne diseases]] | ||
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| Rocky Mountain spotted fever | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Fever, rash, headache, muscle pain, vomiting |
| Complications | Hearing loss, paralysis, gangrene |
| Onset | 2 to 14 days after exposure |
| Duration | Typically 2 weeks |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Rickettsia rickettsii |
| Risks | Tick bite |
| Diagnosis | Serology, PCR |
| Differential diagnosis | Measles, meningococcal disease, typhus |
| Prevention | Tick avoidance, tick repellent |
| Treatment | Doxycycline |
| Medication | Antibiotics |
| Prognosis | Good with treatment, high mortality if untreated |
| Frequency | 5,000 cases per year in the United States |
| Deaths | 0.5% with treatment, 20-30% without treatment |
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever[edit]
Introduction[edit]
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. It is most commonly reported in the United States, particularly in the southeastern and south-central regions, including the Rocky Mountain area.
Transmission and Epidemiology[edit]
RMSF is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, such as the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni), and the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus). The disease has a peak incidence in the spring and early summer.
Clinical Features[edit]
Symptoms of RMSF typically begin 2-14 days after a tick bite and include:
- High fever.
- Severe headache.
- Rash (often starting on the wrists and ankles and then spreading).
- Abdominal pain.
- Vomiting and nausea.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of RMSF is based on clinical signs and symptoms, history of tick exposure, and can be confirmed through specialized laboratory tests, including serology and PCR.
Treatment[edit]
Early treatment is crucial and typically involves the administration of the antibiotic Doxycycline. Delay in treatment can lead to severe complications and even death.
Prevention and Control[edit]
Preventive measures include:
- Avoiding tick-infested areas.
- Using insect repellents.
- Wearing protective clothing.
- Regularly checking for and properly removing ticks.
Complications[edit]
If left untreated, RMSF can lead to serious complications like:
- Damage to the blood vessels resulting in clotting and bleeding.
- Organ failure.
- Death, in severe cases.
Public Health and Awareness[edit]
RMSF is a reportable disease in many regions, and public health initiatives focus on awareness, tick control, and prompt treatment strategies.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in the United States, Journal of Medical Entomology, 2019,
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)(link). {{{website}}}. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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