21. MedlinePlus: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever May Cluster In Families rocky mountain spotted fever May Cluster in Families. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_17856.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever May Cluster in Families Reuters Health Thursday , May 20, 2004 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After one individual in a family develops symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, the diagnosis should immediately be considered in other family members with similar symptoms, according to a report in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Three clusters of the illness, each of which began with a child who died 6 to 8 days after initial treatment, are described in the report. In each cluster the first case, involving a child between the ages of 14 months and 7 years, was seen at a clinic or emergency department with fever and other nonspecific symptoms. A patient in Oklahoma was treated in late May, while the others, in Kentucky and Arizona, were first seen in August, report C. Levy, at the Arizona Department of Health Services, and associates. In the case of the 7-year old, the rash did not appear for several days after the first symptoms began. Soon after the children became ill, close relatives were diagnosed with the same condition; all survived. None of the six patients reported a history of tick bite.

22. ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER rocky mountain spotted fever. What is rocky mountain spotted fever?Rocky Mountain active. Who gets rocky mountain spotted fever? Both http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hbrmsf.htm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an acute infectious disease transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. The disease occurs throughout the United States during months when ground temperatures reach 40 degrees Fahrenheit or more and ticks are active. Who gets Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Both children and adults can be affected by Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Disease incidence is directly related to exposure to tick-infested habitats or to infested pets. In spite of the disease's name, few cases have been reported from the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. How is Rocky Mountain spotted fever spread? Rocky Mountain spotted fever is spread by the bite of an infected tick (the American dog tick or the lone-star tick) or by contamination of the skin with tick blood or feces. Person-to- person transmission does not occur. What are the symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever is characterized by a sudden onset of moderate to high fever (which can last for two or three weeks), severe headache, fatigue, deep muscle pain, chills and rash. The rash begins on the legs or arms, may include the soles of the feet or palms of the hands and may spread rapidly to the trunk or the rest of the body. Not every case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever will have the rash. How soon do symptoms appear?

23. Reportable Infectious Diseases And Conditions rocky mountain spotted fever. rocky mountain spotted fever Fact Sheet. Rocky MountainSpotted Fever Information Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/infect/reportdis/rmtnsfvr.htm

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Fact Sheet Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Information - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-4977 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments

24. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever rocky mountain spotted fever rocky mountain spotted fever. 2.Discuss factors whichinfluence the prognosis for ehrlichiosis and rocky mountain spotted fever. http://www.cah.com/library/rsms.html

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER Edward B. Breitschwerdt, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM Professor Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State Veterinary School http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/ Objectives 1.Describe the clinicopathologic abnormalities associated with Rickettsia rickettsii infection in dogs. 2.Discuss factors which influence the prognosis for ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. 3.Describe how you would confirm a diagnosis of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. 4.Describe the zoonotic considerations associated with the diagnosis of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in a dog. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infectious rickettsial disease of dogs, that is characterized by severe vascular damage. Canine susceptibility to Rickettsia rickettsii was demonstrated in 1933. Recent reports emphasize that, contrary to previous literature, untreated naturally-occurring RMSF can result in death. Clinical reports suggest that RMSF is a much more common cause of disease in dogs than was previously recognized. Geographic Distribution Despite its name and original description as a disease of humans in the western United States, the majority of human cases of RMSF occur in the southeastern United States. Human cases of RMSF have been reported from nearly every state in the United States, western Canada, Mexico, and South America. Distribution of the disease is related to the distribution of the vector ticks Dermacentor variabilis, the American dog tick found in the eastern United States, and Dermacentor andersoni, the wood tick, which is the principal vector in the western United States. Canine RMSF has been recognized in most southeastern states, New York, Massachusetts, and Ohio.

25. Discovery Health :: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever rocky mountain spotted fever is an infection with fever and rash. Rocky Mountainspotted fever. By Danielle Zerr, MD. Images (click to view larger image). http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/381.html

postionList = "compscreen,hedthick,admedia,tower,nuiad"; OAS_RICH("admedia"); June 02, 2004 EDT OAS_RICH("hedthick"); Rocky Mountain spotted fever By Danielle Zerr, MD Images (click to view larger image) Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infection with fever and rash . It is usually transmitted from a bite of an infected tick. What is going on in the body? Rocky Mountain spotted fever occurs mainly in the southeast and south central part of the US. It is found most often in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. It is more common in the spring and summer. The organism that causes the fever, Rickettsia rickettsii, is transmitted to humans through the bite of a tick. The species of tick involved may vary, depending on the location. 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: fever headache muscle aches nausea and vomiting confusion coma 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.

26. Communicable Disease Fact Sheet rocky mountain spotted fever. Version en español. (tickborne typhusfever). What is rocky mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/communicable_diseases/en/rocky.htm

Return to Communicable Disease Home Page From the ... What's New Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (tick-borne typhus fever) What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a tick-borne disease caused by a rickettsia (a microbe that differs somewhat from bacteria and virus). Fewer than 50 cases are reported annually in New York State. Who gets RMSF? In the eastern United States, children are infected most frequently, while in the western United States, disease incidence is highest among adult males. Disease incidence is directly related to exposure to tick-infested habitats or to infested pets. Most of the cases in New York State have occurred on Long Island. How is RMSF transmitted? RMSF is spread by the bite of an infected tick. In New York, the American dog tick (dermacentar variablis) is the most common vector. It can also be transmitted by contamination of the skin with tick blood or feces. Person-to-person spread of RMSF does not occur. What are the symptoms of RMSF? RMSF is characterized by a sudden onset of moderate to high fever (which can last for two or three weeks), severe headache, fatigue, deep muscle pain, chills and rash. The rash begins on the legs or arms, may include the soles of the feet or palms of the hands and may spread rapidly to the trunk or rest of the body. When do symptoms appear?

27. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF) Click on either picture to go to ImageGallery RMSF rash. Spotted fever, rickettsial group in tick tissue. http://www.lyme.org/otherdis/rmsf.html

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Click on either picture to go to Image Gallery RMSF rash Spotted fever, rickettsial group in tick tissue RMSF, one type of spotted fever, is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii and is reported from across North America, but is most prevalent in the eastern U.S. The Rocky Mountain wood, American dog, and Pacific Coast ticks transmit the disease. The lone star ticks also transmits a spotted fever Rickettsia that causes similiar symptoms. Signs/Symptoms: Flu-like aches and pain, headache, chills, confusion, light sensitivity, and high fever. A reddish-to-black rash (resembling measles) starts on the extremities (e.g. wrists and ankles) and may spread to the entire body. Death can occur. Doctors must take a clinical diagnosis and treat early as the main cause of death is delayed or improper treatment. Back to Other Diseases About the LDF Updates Awards ... Vaccines

28. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Fact Sheet Disease Fact Sheet Series rocky mountain spotted fever (tickborne typhusfever). What is rocky mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/healthtips/BCD/RockyMountainSpottedFever.htm

Topics A-Z Reference Center Search Disease Fact Sheet Series: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (tick-borne typhus fever) What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by a microorganism transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis ) and by several other tick species. Only 15 cases were reported in Wisconsin between 1980 and 2000. Most of these infections were acquired outside of Wisconsin. Who gets RMSF? RMSF is rare in Wisconsin. The majority of cases in the U.S. occur in the southeastern states. In spite of its name, the disease is not common in the mountain states. Children and young adults are most frequently affected. Disease incidence is directly related to exposure to tick infested habitats. How is RMSF spread? RMSF is spread by the bite of an infected tick (the American dog tick, the lone-star tick or the wood tick) or by contamination of the skin with the tick's body fluids or feces. Person to person and direct animal to human transmission of RMSF does not occur. What are the symptoms of RMSF?

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Sie befinden sich hier: startseite krankheiten infektionskrankheiten Infektionskrankheiten ... Über uns Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Felsengebirgsfieber, amerikanisches Zeckenbissfieber Kapitelübersicht: Zusammenfassung Definition/Allgemeines Erreger Inkubationszeit ... Prophylaxe Zusammenfassung Rocky Mountains Definition/Allgemeines Bakterien der Gattung Rickettsia verursacht werden und durch Arthropoden, z.B. Zecken , Milben, Läuse oder Flöhe, übertragen werden. Andere, zu den Rickettsiosen gehörende Erkrankungen sind das Q-Fieber, das Tsutsugamushi-Fieber, das Wolhynische Fieber und das "Fievre boutonneuse". Erreger durch in den Rocky Mountains verbreitete Waldzecken durch in Brasilien, Kolumbien und Mexiko lebende Ratten- und Waldtierzecken Inkubationszeit Die Inkubationszeit des Rocky Mountain spotted fever ist kurz und dauert ca. drei Tage bis eine Woche. Symptome Diagnose Therapie Die Behandlung der Betroffenen sollte im Krankenhaus erfolgen und besteht in der Gabe von Antibiotika . Verwendet werden Tetrazykline und Chloramphenicol.

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Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Infections/Infectious Diseases By keywords: Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by a microorganism transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected American dog tick ( Dermacentor variabilis ) and by several other tick species. Only 15 cases were reported in Wisconsin between 1980 and 1998, and most of these infections were acquired outside of Wisconsin. Who gets RMSF? RMSF is rare in Wisconsin. The majority of cases in the U.S. occur in the southeastern states. In spite of its name, the disease is not common in the mountain states. Children and young adults are most frequently affected. Disease incidence is directly related to exposure to tick infested habitats. How is RMSF spread? RMSF is spread by the bite of an infected tick (the American dog tick, the lone-star tick or the wood tick) or by contamination of the skin with the tick's body fluids or feces. Person to person and direct animal to human transmission of RMSF does not occur.

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32. InteliHealth: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever format. rocky mountain spotted fever. Health A to Z, Reviewed by theFaculty of Harvard Medical School rocky mountain spotted fever http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/20756.html

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33. Introduction: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to rocky mountain spotted fever as a medical condition includingsymptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/r/rocky_mountain_spotted_fever/intro.htm

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34. UAB Health System | Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever rocky mountain spotted fever. rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF) isan infection caused by the bite of an infected tick. It affects http://www.health.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=60813

35. Dermatlas: Online Dermatology Image Library Dermatology Image,wood Tick,Rocky Mo Dermatlas Dermatology Images wood tick,vasculitis,purpura fulminans,dermatologyimage,rocky mountain spotted fever images. Match ALL words Match ANY word. http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=-960590716

36. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Translate this page rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Rickettsiosen. Kurzinfo Rickettsioserocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Inkubationszeit 3-6 Tage. Symptome. http://www.medizinfo.de/waldundwiese/rocky_mountain_spotted_fever.shtml

Wissenswertes über Zecken FAQ Zecken Entfernung von Zecken Forschung ... Heuschnupfen Häufige Zeckenkrankheiten: Borreliose FSME Weitere Zeckenkrankheiten: Babesiose Ehrlichiose Rickettsiosen Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ... Zeckenlähmung Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Rickettsiosen Kurzinfo: Rickettsiose: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) Inkubationszeit: 3-6 Tage Symptome Punktförmigen Hauteinblutungen, Fieber, Kopfschmerzen, Übelkeit, Erbrechen, Myalgien. Im weiteren Verlauf systemischer Befall mit u.a. Lungenödem, Arrhythmien oder Enzephalitis, Hypovolämie. Wann zum Arzt? Bei Verdacht sofort. Therapie Antibiotika. Doxycyclin Vorbeugung Vor Zeckenbissen schützen. Zecke innerhalb von 6 Stunden entfernen. Bäh. Die Dinger habe ich nicht. Ich bin schließlich eine Schildzecke und lebe im world wide web. Warum sich auf Kontinente beschränken? Das Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) gehört zu den Rickettsiosen und wird durch das Bakterium Rickettsia rickettsii hervorgerufen. Das Bakterium wird durch verschiedene Zeckenarten (Amblyomma, Rhipicephalus, Dermacentor) übertragen und kommt vornehmlich in Nord- und Südamerika vor. Die Übertragung erfolgt 6 Stunden nach dem Zeckenstich. Wird die Zecke vor Ablauf dieser Zeit entdeckt und entfernt, so ist eine Übertragung unwahrscheinlich. Hauterscheinungen treten nur bei etwa der Hälfte der Fälle auf.

37. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Fact Sheet rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF). (*PDF version) for printing.What is rocky mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted http://health.utah.gov/els/epidemiology/epifacts/rmsf.html

DELS Home Page Communicable Disease Control Epidemiology Communicable Disease ... UDOH Public Health Lab Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) (*PDF version) for printing. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an illness caused by an organism called Rickettsia rickettsii , which infects ticks throughout their lifetime and is passed on to the next generation of ticks. Rodents and other animals may also have the infection, but usually do not show symptoms. Who gets Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Anyone can get Rocky Mountain spotted fever who is bitten by an infected tick and on whom the tick remains for several hours. In spite of it's name, the disease is rarely seen in the Rocky Mountain region; most cases are reported from eastern and central states such as North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. How is Rocky Mountain spotted fever spread?

38. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home infectious diseases rickettsial rocky mountain spotted fever Rocky MountainSpotted Fever. Information • Diagnosis • Treatment • Prevention. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/infectious-diseases/rickettsial/rocky-mountain-s

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... rickettsial > rocky mountain spotted fever Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Related Topics Medical Definition Health News Web Directory: Related Topics: Open Directory: Science/Biology/Flora and Fauna/Animalia/Arthropoda/Arachnida/Ticks and Mites/Ticks Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "rocky mountain spotted fever" Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: Project Links A brief introduction of Rocky mountain spotted fever, followed by links to overviews, research articles, diagnosis and prevention methods. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Detailed information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

39. VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER FACT SHEET (EPI) rocky mountain spotted fever (tickborne typhus fever). What is RockyMountain spotted fever? rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is http://www.vdh.state.va.us/epi/rmsff.htm

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (tickborne typhus fever) What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? Rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by a rickettsial organism. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected American dog tick and frequently by other tick species. Who gets RMSF? In the eastern United States, children are infected most frequently, while in the western United States, adult males are the most likely to get the disease. The chance of getting RMSF is directly related to exposure to tick-infested habitats or to infested pets. How is RMSF spread? RMSF is spread by the bite of an infected tick (the American dog tick, the Lone-Star tick or the wood tick), or by contamination of the skin with tick blood or feces. It cannot be spread from one person to another. What are the symptoms of RMSF? RMSF is characterized by a sudden onset of moderate to high fever (which can last for 2 or 3 weeks), severe headache, fatigue, deep muscle pain, chills and rash. The rash begins on the legs or arms, may include the soles of the feet or palms of the hands and may spread rapidly to the trunk or rest of the body. How soon do symptoms appear?

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Main Page See live article Alphabetical index Rocky Mountain spotted fever Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most severe and most frequently reported rickettsial illness in the United States , and has been diagnosed throughout the Americas . Some synonyms for Rocky Mountain spotted fever in other countries include "tick typhus", "Tobia fever" (Columbia), "São Paulo fever" and "fiebre maculosa" (Brazil), and "fiebre manchada" (Mexico). The disease is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii , a species of bacteria that is spread to humans by hard ticks ( Ixodidae ). Initial signs and symptoms of the disease include sudden onset of fever, headache, and muscle pain, followed by development of rash. The disease can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages, and without prompt and appropriate treatment it can be fatal. Rocky Mountain spotted fever was first recognized in in the Snake River Valley of Idaho and was originally called " black measles " because of the characteristic rash. It was a dreaded and frequently fatal disease that affected hundreds of people in this area. By the early 1900s, the recognized geographic distribution of this disease grew to encompass parts of the United States as far north as Washington and Montana and as far south as California Arizona , and New Mexico Howard T. Ricketts was the first to establish the identity of the infectious organism that causes this disease. He and others characterized the basic

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