Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

DESCRIPTION	Rickettsia transmitted by tick
CAUSE	Fever from bite by an infected tick
SYMPTOMS	Sudden onset of fever Severe headache Muscle pain Red rash three to six days after onset of symptoms that spreads to the palms of hands and soles of feet and then to the rest of the body
TREATMENT	Seek medical attention from a physician
PREVENTION	Avoid tick-infested habitats during spring and early summer. Use personal protection, such as wearing pants and shirts with long sleeves.
OTHER FACTS	Animal hosts include wild rodents.