Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Overview
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Causes
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Symptoms and Signs
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Treatment
- Prevention
- Outlook
- What Should a Person Do if a Tick Is Found Attached to the Skin?
- Is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Found Mainly in Mountain Environments?
- For More Information
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Author and Editor
Synonyms and Keywords
Rocky Mountain spotted fever, RMSF, Rickettsia rickettsii, R. rickettsii, tick bites, ticks, tick-borne disease
Author and Editor
Author: Charles Davis, MD, PhD
Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor, eMedicineHealth.com
Last Editorial Review: 5/12/2009
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