Rocky Mountain spotted fever (and other tick-borne diseases)
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and other tick-borne diseases There are many tick-borne diseases. However, the five that result in the most significant medical issues – either because of potential severity or relative frequency – are: RMSF, ehrlichia, anaplasma, babesia and Lyme disease (LD). All share the “flu-like” presentation of fever, headache, and myalgias. RMSF,…