Colorado tick fever physical examination

Early onset signs include fever, lethargy, and overall weakness. As the infection progresses, further clinical manifestations will present themselves in the form of tachycardia, changes in blood pressure, sensitivity of the eye and skin, and the appearance of a rash. Signs may appear to be similar to other diseases within the umbrella of tick-borne fevers however a biphasic fever is a characteristic sign of a Colorado tick fever infection.

• Biphasic fever (Saddleback fever)
• Tachycardia
• Changes in Blood pressure

• Rash
• Highly sensitive skin, painful

• Swollen lymph nodes

• Heightened sensitivity
• Pain behind the eyes