https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d Rickettsia rickettsii en-us 2020-05-20 16:12:19 UTC 2025-12-16 15:47:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f603.png maggiemeinz https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585713790 Rickettsia rickettsii is the causative agent of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. ]]> 2020-05-20 19:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585713790 maggiemeinz https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585728590 The disease is transmitted when a person is bitten by an infected tick or mite or through the feces of infected lice or fleas. Once the disease enters through the skin, it spreads via the bloodstream. ]]> 2020-05-20 19:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585728590 maggiemeinz https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585740083 2020-05-20 20:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585740083 maggiemeinz https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585742832 Symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, and muscle aches. A rash may also be present near the site of the bite. ]]> 2020-05-20 20:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585742832 maggiemeinz https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585770271 There is no vaccination to prevent or control the disease. Insect and tick repellents can be used to avoid contracting it, and it is recommended to inspect and remove any ticks from the body after participating in outdoor activities. ]]> 2020-05-20 20:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585770271 maggiemeinz https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585796879 2020-05-20 20:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585796879 maggiemeinz https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585799314 2020-05-20 20:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585799314 maggiemeinz https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585800208 Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be treated with the antibiotic doxycycline. It is best to start treatment early because delayed treatment could be fatal. ]]> 2020-05-20 20:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585800208 maggiemeinz https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585812380 The age group most likely to become infected are children ages 5 to 9.]]> 2020-05-20 20:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585812380 maggiemeinz https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585817577 2020-05-20 20:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585817577 maggiemeinz https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585820111 2020-05-20 20:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiemeinz/dqs2gdwhmr7py12d/wish/585820111