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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?

The time from tick bite to symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever ranges from 2 days to 2 weeks. The typical symptoms include:

muscle aches

nausea and vomiting

a rash that begins sometime before the sixth day of illness

The rash starts on the hands and feet, including the palms and soles. It then spreads to the ankles, wrists, abdomen, and trunk.

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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/24/01

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