Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Flashcards
1
Q
What are the tick carriers for RMSF
A
American dog tick, Rocky Mountain wood tick, brown dog tick
2
Q
What is the incubation period for RMSF
A
2-14 days
3
Q
What are the initial abrupt sx of RMSF
A
Headache/fever
4
Q
What is the unique sx of RMSF
A
Red to purple rash that can be present on the palms and soles of hands/feet
5
Q
What antibiotic can be used to treat RMSF
A
Doxycycline
6
Q
True or False: it is better to go ahead and treat for RMSF if the clinician suspects it than to wait for the test results to confirm dx
A
True. Lab tests take too long to come back and tx is needed immediately
