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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/rmsf/  

Sponsoring Agency

Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases/CDC

Description

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is the most serious tick-borne disease in the United States transmitted by the Rocky mountain wood tick, American dog tick, and Brown dog tick. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and how to prevent tick bites.

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Review Date

6/14/2011