What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever and what are its symptoms?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infection caused by a bacterium, Rickettsia rickettsii. The initial symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include, but are not limited to, a sudden onset of fever, nausea and vomiting, severe headache, muscle aches and pains, and loss of appetite. Later, a spotted rash usually appears on the forearms, legs, and/or ankles, accompanied by joint pain, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
