Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, one type of spotted fever, is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii and is reported from across North America, but is most prevalent in the eastern U.S. The Rocky Mountain wood, American dog, and Pacific Coast ticks transmit the disease. The lone star ticks also transmits a spotted fever Rickettsia that causes similiar symptoms.


Signs/Symptoms:
Flu-like aches and pain, headache, chills, confusion, light sensitivity, and high fever. A reddish-to-black rash (resembling measles) starts on the extremities (e.g. wrists and ankles) and may spread to the entire body.Death can occur. Doctors must take a clinical diagnosis and treat early as the main cause of death is delayed or improper treatment.

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