Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial illness caused by a bite from an infected tick. Symptoms include high fever and widespread rash. In the United States, there are 4,000–6,000 ...

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is one of the deadliest tickborne diseases in the United States, often killing people within ...

SFRs vary in presentation, from mild to fatal, depending on the species of tick, however, early symptoms are non-specific.

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Some ticks can transmit illnesses to humans, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and even Powassan virus. So, whether you're venturing out into the wilderness or just going out ...

Powassan encephalitis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, two serious tick-borne diseases, have been identified in Minnesota residents, state health officials said today. More commonly occurring ...