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Rocky Mountain spotted fever

This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Rickettsia rickettsii.

For patient information click here.

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ilan Dock, B.S. Michael Maddaleni, B.S.

Synonyms and keywords: American tick typhus; Brazilian spotted fever; Sao Paulo fever; Rocky Mountain tick fever

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X-Ray | Other diagnostic studies

Treatment

Medical therapy | Prevention

Case Studies

Case Study #1


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