Condition
Spotted fever
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Definition
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infectious disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii transmitted to humans by the bite of a tick.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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