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Rocky mountain fever?
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Bacterial inf: It is a bacterial infection caused by a bacterium of the genus rickettsia.Iit is transmitted through a tick bite. It causes fever and a rash, hence the term spotted. If not treated it can be fatal.
Answered 1/24/2014
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Widespread: Throughout north and south america. Highest incidence right now in north carolina, oklahoma, arkansas, tennessee, and missouri. Half of people don't recall tick bite. In the usa about 3000 cases a year and slightly rising. Quite treatable when recognized. The problem? 1/3 of people do not have the characteristic rash. Peaks in june/july; fever, chills, headache, and muscle aches.
Answered 1/24/2014
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