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What is the definition of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Rocky mountain spotted fever refers to an infection caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsia. This particular bacterium is carried by certain species of ticks and spread to humans through the bites of infected ticks. Signs and symptoms of the condition generally develop approximately 2 to 14 days following the tick bite and may include fever, rash, headache, muscle pain, chills, and/or confusion. Some affected people may also experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity, hallucinations, and/or excessive thirst. Most cases occur in the spring and summer and are found in children. Risk factors for developing the condition include recent hiking or exposure to ticks in an area where the disease is known to occur.
What are the alternative names for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
  • Rocky mountain spotted fever
  • RMSF
Who are the top Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Local Doctors?
Elite in Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Gerardo Hernandez-Alvarez
Elite in Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Gerardo Hernandez-Alvarez
Hermosillo, SON, MX 

Gerardo Hernandez-Alvarez practices in Hermosillo, Mexico. Mr. Hernandez-Alvarez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. His top areas of expertise are Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Rickettsialpox, Spotted Fever, and Chikungunya.

Elite in Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Marcelo B. Labruna
Elite in Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Marcelo B. Labruna
Prof. Dr. Orlando Marques De Paiva Avenue, 87-Cidade Universitária, 
Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

Marcelo Labruna practices in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Labruna is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. His top areas of expertise are Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Spotted Fever, Rickettsialpox, and Relapsing Fever.

 
 
 
 
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Suthanya Sornprom
Experienced in Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Dr. Suthanya Sornprom
Infectious Disease
Experienced in Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Dr. Suthanya Sornprom
Infectious Disease

Cobleskill Regional Hospital

178 Grandview Drive, 
Cobleskill, NY 
518-254-3456
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. Dr. Sornprom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Her top areas of expertise are Ehrlichiosis, Spotted Fever, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center