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My toddler is showing early signs of rmsf but waiting on cbc differential to come back. doc put a stat on it. im worried shes going to be misdiagnosed cause its an early stage.?

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RMSF: Early diagnosis even without the characteristic rash is of prime importance. The CBC will show it. The earlier the treatment is instituted, the better the prognosis.

Answered 7/16/2019

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CBC not diagnostic: CBC takes just a few minutes to perform, but is not diagnostic of rmsf. There are specific tests for this infection. If in doubt, ask your doctor to start treatment on clinical grounds.

Answered 7/28/2019

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