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What's colorado tick fever ?
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See below: It is a viral disease transmitted in the west us and canada by the wood tick, d andersoni. It occurs from 4 to 10k foot elevations mostly between march and september. Incubation period is 3-4 days and symptoms include fevers, chills, myalgias and prostration commonly. Headache occurs during the fevers. A petechial or maculopapular rash occurs 15% of the time. Lasts 1 wk, 5-10% get neuro symps.
Answered 7/18/2013
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