What Is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
4. Symptoms
The first signs of RMSF are common to a number of illnesses. However, the disease can rapidly progress to a serious stage. Symptoms include a headache and fever, nausea and vomiting, lack of appetite and stomach and muscle pain. The most distinct symptom, however, is a rash.
The rash associated with the illness typically occurs between two and four days after the fever begins. In some, it can take longer to appear, making RMSF difficult to diagnose. The rash can look like small, red pinpricks, or it can display as larger red splotches. Most people who contract RMSF develop the rash at some point.
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