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RMSF is an infectious bacterial disease that humans and animals alike can contract. This disease is also known as Rickettsia rickettsia (R Rickettsia) which can be spread through the bite of an infected tick.

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Both men and women, children and adults can get R Rickettsia if they are not careful. Typically people who get this disease are hunters, hickers, or people that live in or around woody, grassy, or brushy areas.

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How Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is spread:

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How Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is spread:

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There are three types of ticks can carry RMSF, but the two main types that carry this disease are American Dog Tick and Rocky Mountain Wood Tick.

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Some of the symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever include:

~ Fever

~ Headache

~ Non-Itchy Rash

~ Vomiting

~ Nausea

~ Stomach Pain
~ Diarrhea

~ Lack of Appetite

~ Muscle Pain

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can infect your pet dog, but they could also bring a tick home to you that could infect you.

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If untreated R Rickettsia can cause:
~ Hearing Loss
~ Nerve Damage
~ Gangrene of toes and/or fingers
~ Partial Paralysis
~ At times, Death

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R Richettsia is a life-threatening bacterial infection that is primarily treated with antibiotics like doxycycline. These antibiotics will continue for several days after the fever from the infection has subsided.

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Ticks that Carry RMSF Geographic Distribution

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Ticks that Carry RMSF Geographic Distribution

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There is no vaccine for RMSF to prevent this infectious disease. But one way to prevent yourself from getting Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is to wear bug spray and the proper attire when going outside in areas ticks may live.