Fever and rash in a 3-year-old girl: Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2002
Abstract
Initial symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), a tick-borne illness caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, are nonspecific and include headache, gastrointestinal disturbances, malaise, and myalgias, followed by fever and rash. The classic triad of fever, rash, and history of tick exposure is uncommon at presentation. Clinical manifestations of RMSF range from virtually asymptomatic to severe. Because of the potentially fatal outcome of RMSF, presumptive clinical diagnosis and empiric antimicrobial therapy can be critical. We present the case of a 3-year-old girl from New York State who presented with fever and rash.
Volume
70
Issue
3
First Page
165
Last Page
168
ISSN
0011-4162
Published In/Presented At
Kaufmann, J. M., Zaenglein, A. L., Kaul, A., & Chang, M. W. (2002). Fever and rash in a 3-year-old girl: Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Cutis, 70(3), 165–168.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
12353892
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article