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What is the definition of Spotted Fever?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a disease caused by ticks that carry the Rickettsia rickettsii bacterium. This bacterium is spread to humans through tick bites. There are several species of ticks in the U.S. that can spread the disease; however, in the eastern U.S. the bacteria are carried by dog ticks, and in the western states, by the wood tick. Rocky Mountain spotted fever most commonly occurs in Arkansas, Georgia, Virginia, Missouri, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Oklahoma. Most cases occur in the spring and summer in children. If untreated, the infection can lead to serious health problems, such as brain damage, kidney and heart failure, meningitis, and pneumonitis. Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be life-threatening if not treated early.
What are the symptoms of Spotted Fever?
Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever appear 2-to-14 days after a tick bite and include chills and fever, confusion, headache, muscle pain, rash that first appears as spots and then spread, thirst, lack of appetite, diarrhea, light sensitivity, hallucinations, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, and abdominal pain.
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What are the current treatments for Spotted Fever?
Treatment first involves removing the tick carefully without touching it. Antibiotics, such as doxycycline or tetracycline, are needed. Pregnant women are prescribed chloramphenicol. Early treatment can prevent severe illness and death.
Who are the top Spotted Fever Local Doctors?
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Dr. Suthanya Sornprom
Infectious Disease
Advanced in Spotted Fever
Dr. Suthanya Sornprom
Infectious Disease
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Cobleskill Regional Hospital

178 Grandview Drive, 
Cobleskill, NY 
518-254-3456
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Suthanya Sornprom is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Cobleskill, New York. Dr. Sornprom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ehrlichiosis, Spotted Fever, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Sornprom is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Advanced in Spotted Fever
Dr. Charles L. Hyman
Infectious Disease
Advanced in Spotted Fever
Dr. Charles L. Hyman
Infectious Disease
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Bassett Medical Center

1 Atwell Road, 
Cooperstown, NY 
607-547-3456
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Charles Hyman is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Cooperstown, New York. Dr. Hyman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Spotted Fever
Elite in Spotted Fever
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St. George University Hospital, 
Plovdiv, BG 

Ivan Baltadzhiev practices practicing medicine in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Mr. Baltadzhiev is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rickettsialpox, Spotted Fever, Parapsoriasis, and Acute Tubular Necrosis.

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