Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick.
Signs and symptoms
Early signs and symptoms are not specific to RMSF (including fever and headache). However, the disease can rapidly progress to a serious and life-threatening illness.
Signs and symptoms can include: Fever, Headache, Rash, Nausea or vomiting, Stomach pain, Muscle pain, Lack of appetite If you become ill after having been bitten by a tick, having been in the woods, or in areas with high brush where ticks commonly live, see your healthcare provider.
