Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - L14
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RMSF Etiologic Agent
Rickettsia rickettsii
gram - pleomorphic bacteria
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RMSF Species Involved
canine and humans *reportable
tick exposure
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RMSF Geographic Location
endemic in southern USA also found in South America
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RMSF Clinical Signs
fever, chills, nausea, muscle aches, headaches, rash (blanching macules) petechiae, CNS, vasculitis
dogs dont get a rash
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RMSF Morbidity/Mortality
Humans 5-10% mortality and morbidity differs based on treatment
Dogs 5-30% mortality and morbidity varies too, see ocular disease
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RMSF Diagnostic Tests
Romanowsky stain, PCR, IFA, bloodwork
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RMSF Transmission
tick based transmission, dermacentor ticks
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RMSF Treatment/Control
Doxy, tick preventatives, check for ticks
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