Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is the most severe tick-borne rickettsial illness in the United States. This disease is caused by infection with the bacterial organism Rickettsia rickettsii.
What you need to know
- Questions and Answers Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- Statistics and Epidemiology Prevelence and health impact of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- Prevention and Control Preventing tick bites and controlling ticks around your home are the primary ways to prevent disease.
- Page last reviewed: April 1, 2008
- Page last updated: April 1, 2008
- Content source: Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases
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