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Corporate Authors:
National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne and Enteric Diseases (U.S.). Division of Vector Borne Infectious Diseases. Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch.
Description:
RMSF symptoms include a fever with

• Headache

• Upset stomach

• Rash (may occur later in illness)

See your healthcare provider immediately if you develop a fever

• after being bitten by a tick

• after spending time in areas with ticks

Remember, you may not know you have been bitten by a tick.

Doxycycline saves lives!

• Best treatment for suspected RMSF in children and adults

• Treatment needed early when RMSF is suspected

• Does NOT cause tooth staining in children when used to treat RMSF

Prevent tick bites

• Check for ticks on people and pets daily

• Wear insect repellant

• Treat pets for ticks

For more information about RMSF and doxycycline, visit our website: www.cdc.gov/rmsf

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RMSFInfographic.pdf


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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever/drug Therapy
Tick-Borne Diseases

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Genre:
Infographic
Collection(s):
Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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