What is rocky mountain spotted fever?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a tickborne disease caused by the bacterium known as Rickettsia rickettsii. It is the most common rickettsial infection in North America and the most commonly fatal tick borne infection in the US.
How do members experience rocky mountain spotted fever?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with rocky mountain spotted fever*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for rocky mountain spotted fever*
Who has rocky mountain spotted fever on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 13 | |
| 50s | 21 | |
| 60s | 14 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 50 |