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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Definition
Common names:
  • Rash Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
  • RMSF
  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
  • Spotted Fever Rocky Mountain
  • Tick Fever Rocky Mountain
A person with Rocky Mountain spotted fever has inflammation of the blood vessels caused by bacteria from a tick bite. Images

Rocky Mountain spotted fever causes a red rash, fever, and joint pain. Images
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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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