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The portal of entry for Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is primarily through the bite of an infected tick, particularly the Dermacentor variabilis (American dog tick) and Dermacentor andersoni (Rocky Mountain wood tick). The bacteria responsible for RMSF, Rickettsia rickettsii, enter the bloodstream when the tick feeds. Additionally, the bacteria can also be transmitted through contact with tick body fluids or feces. Prompt removal of ticks is crucial to minimize the risk of infection.
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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
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.
Is rocky mountain spotted fever a parasitic disease?
maybe
Who discovered the cure Rocky Mountain Spotted fever?
Get oawf.
Which of these insects transports Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Tick
Does Rocky Mountain spotted fever produce a rash?
Yes
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.
