Meaning Rocky Mountain spotted fever
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Rocky Mountain spotted feverAn acute febrile (feverish) disease initially recognized in the Rocky Mountain states, caused by Rickettsia rickettsii transmitted by hard-shelled (ixodid) ticks. Occurs only in the Western Hemisphere. Anyone frequenting tick-infested areas is at risk for RMSF. The onset of symptoms is abrupt with headache, high fever, chills, muscle pain. and then [..]
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Rocky Mountain spotted feverA rare disease transmitted to humans through the bites of ticks; characterised by small pink spots on the wrists and ankles that spread to other parts of the body, become larger, and bleed
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Rocky Mountain spotted feverAn acute febrile illness caused by Rickettsia rickettsii. It is transmitted to Humans by bites of infected Ticks and occurs only in North and South America. Characteristics include a sudden onset with [..]
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Rocky Mountain spotted feverAn acute febrile illness caused by RICKETTSIA RICKETTSII. It is transmitted to humans by bites of infected ticks and occurs only in North and South America. Characteristics include a sudden onset with [..]
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Rocky Mountain spotted feverAn infection of humans, dogs, and other animals that is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii
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