Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever on the Foot
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by the organism Rickettsia rickettsii and is transmitted by a tick bite. It is a serious infection that produces a classical rash in about 90% of infected individuals. This is the typical appearance of the rash. There are many symptoms that affect the entire body (systemic).
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Review Date : 1/1/1997
Reviewed By : Mosby Publishing Company
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