What Is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
6. Diagnosis
Diagnosis can be challenging because the symptoms of the illness resemble those of numerous other diseases, particularly prior to the appearance of the rash. If you show any signs of RMSF, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Let your health care provider know if you have been bitten by a tick or spent time in woodlands or grasslands or around dogs.
If RMSF is a possibility, blood samples are drawn and tested. However, test results can take a long time. Suspicion of the illness is generally sufficient cause to begin treatment prior to getting the test results back.
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