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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Reported throughout the Americas, Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most lethal and frequently reported rickettsial illness caused by Rickettsia rickettsii bacterium that spreads to humans by Dermacentor ticks. It is also known as tick typhus, Tobia fever, or São Paulo fever. Its symptoms include sudden onset of fever, headache, and muscle pain, followed by development of rash.

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What organ does rocky mountain spotted fever affect?

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a bacterial infection transmitted by a tick. Without prompt treatment, It can cause serious damage to internal organs, such as your kidneys and heart. At first, a rash usually appears on the wrists and ankles.

What does gastro resistant mean?

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This is a coating applied to a tablet to stop the active ingredient being released into the stomach. It is usually given if the treatment is meant to be absorbed lower down in the GI tract, like the intestines.

How many hours does the blocker work in suboxone?

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It has a half-life of 36 hours, which is much longer than a lot of drugs. You could safely estimate it would last 3 days at the least, and up to a week at the longest. Depending on what your dose was and how long you took it.

Physical effects of the rocky mountain spotted fever?

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The Symptoms are Chills, Confusion, Fever, Headache, Muscle pain, and Rash. The other symptoms that may can be with the disease are Diarrhea, Light sensitivity, Hallucinations, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Thirst, and Vomiting.

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Is rocky mountain spotted fever fatal?

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RMSF is not contagious between eople but animals can carry the disease.

How many people died from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

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30% of people who get rocky mountain spotted fever die

How do you get Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a tick bourne illness. It travels through tick bites and is actually one of the more severe tick bourne diseases.
It can also be spread from people in large crowds or people who aren't clean.

What is the cure for rocky mountain spotted fever?

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by using antibiotics and then go see the doctor if the antibiotics to stop the symptons

Is there a site for people who have had rocky mountain spotted fever?

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The CDC maintains a site: Rolling Up Our Sleeves to Fight Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, under the main CDC site.

Is the rocky mountain spotted fever caused by virus or bacteria?

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actually the Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by a rickettsia, which is a type of bacteria

Where did the rocky mountain spotted fever originate?

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Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by infection with the organism Rickettsia rickettsii. The bacterium infects you when you come in contact with an infected tick through bites or broken skin.