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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: A Physician's Challenge

S. Razzaq, Gordon E. Schutze

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Abstract

Schutze did not disclose any financial relationships relevant to this article. Objectives After completing this article, readers should be able to: 1. Discuss the petechial rash and history of tick bite in relation to the diagnosis of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). 2. Discuss the epidemiology of RMSF. 3. Know when, if ever, to withhold therapy for RMSF if clinically suspicious of the diagnosis. 4. Know the drug of choice for patients who have RMSF.

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Schutze did not disclose any financial relationships relevant to this article. Objectives After completing this article, readers should be able to: 1. Discuss the petechial rash and history of tick bite in relation to the diagnosis of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). 2. Discuss the epidemiology of RMSF. 3. Know when, if ever, to withhold therapy for RMSF if clinically suspicious of the diagnosis. 4. Know the drug of choice for patients who have RMSF.

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Schutze did not disclose any financial relationships relevant to this article. Objectives After completing this article, readers should be able to: 1. Discuss the petechial rash and history of tick bite in relation to the diagnosis of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). 2. Discuss the epidemiology of RMSF. 3. Know when, if ever, to withhold therapy for RMSF if clinically suspicious of the diagnosis. 4. Know the drug of choice for patients who have RMSF.

Key concepts: Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Medicine, Virology

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