Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?
The time from tick bite to symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever ranges from 2 days to 2 weeks. The typical symptoms include:
fever
headache
muscle aches
nausea and vomiting
confusion
coma
a rash that begins sometime before the sixth day of illness
The rash starts on the hands and feet, including the palms and soles. It then
spreads to the ankles, wrists, abdomen, and trunk.
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