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I was bitten by a tick in tenn. and have a rash similar to the one described in rmsf, but no other symptoms. on doxy and rash is fading. good sign?

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Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

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Doxy per CDC: CDC has a nice website, and tracks RMSF of course. It would be nice to obtain antibody titers both now and in 4-6 weeks. Both CDC and state dept of health track statistics on this vicious little beast. CDC recommends high suspicion and low hesitancy to treat early. Well done!

Answered 5/27/2015

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A member asked:

I was bitten by a tick in tenn. and have a rash similar to the one described in rmsf, but no other symptoms. on doxy and rash is fading. good sign?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

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