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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