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The pathogen is Rickettsia rickettsii. Vectors for this bacteria include the American dog tick and the Rocky Mountain wood tick.

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What are the virulence factors of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

How does the rocky mountain spotted fever organism result in disease & what are the virulence factors?


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

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


What are some alternative names for the Rocky Mountain Spotted fever?

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is sometimes referred to as "tick-borne typhus" or "Rickettsial disease." In some contexts, it may also be known as "Rickettsiosis" due to the causative agent, Rickettsia rickettsii. Additionally, it can be informally called "RMSF."


Who discovered the Rocky Mountain Spotted fever?

Get oawf.


Can you die from Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

Yes


What bacterial pathogen causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

Rickettsia rickettsii is the bacteria responsible for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and is most commonly caused by a tick bite.


Short term of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

It is appropriate to shorten Rocky Mountain spotted fever to simply RMSF. It is a term used by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).


Where is the rocky mountain spotted fever most likely to be found?

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) can be found in any place with warm weather and/or mid-Atlantic and southeastern states.


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

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


Who discovered the cure Rocky Mountain Spotted fever?

Get oawf.


Is rocky mountain spotted fever a parasitic disease?

maybe


Which of these insects transports Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

Tick