https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov Rickettsia rickettsii en-us 2020-11-23 16:53:29 UTC 2026-01-22 12:00:16 UTC hello@padlet.com mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953228868 This is a bacterial infection spread through the bite of an infected tick.

Infection usually occurs during warm weather when ticks are more active and people are spending more time outdoors.]]> 2020-11-23 17:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953228868 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953236631 This is an example of what an infected tick could look like]]> 2020-11-23 17:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953236631 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953241997 Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is easily treated with the antibiotic Doxycycline. Because complications are less likely if treatment is begun within 5 days of developing symptoms, a doctor may begin antibiotics before receiving test results.]]> 2020-11-23 17:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953241997 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953242367 Make sure to wear long pants tucked into socks and long sleeves when in wooded/grassy areas.

Use insect repellents that contain DEET.

Be sure to check yourself and your pets for ticks after being in a wooded or grassy area where infected ticks are common.]]> 2020-11-23 17:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953242367 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953243641 Most people will develop some signs and symptoms within the first week, but some may not develop symptoms until up to 14 days after infection.

Some examples of symptoms are: high fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, and confusion. Because these are nonspecific, sometimes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is missed initially.

Most people develop a red, nonitchy rash after infection, but some never develop a rash, which can make it even more difficult to diagnose.

As the disease progresses, it can cause inflammation of the brain, heart and lungs, kidney failure, serious infections, and possibly even death.]]> 2020-11-23 17:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953243641 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953247284 The rash associated with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever usually appears 2-4 days after infection.
The rash will look like small red spots that will first appear on the wrists, palms, ankles, and soles of the feet and spread inward.]]> 2020-11-23 17:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953247284 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953261738 2020-11-23 17:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953261738 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953263189 2020-11-23 17:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953263189 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953263705 Most likely places to find ticks on the body]]> 2020-11-23 17:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953263705 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953264068 Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is most common in the southeastern part of the United States]]> 2020-11-23 17:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953264068 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953264869 2020-11-23 17:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953264869 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953265132 2020-11-23 17:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953265132 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953265463 2020-11-23 17:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953265463 mdfreeman04 https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953265684 Rickettsia rickettsii under a microscope]]> 2020-11-23 17:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mdfreeman04/s7512ygpvkc635ov/wish/953265684