ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER
\ɹˈɒki mˈa͡ʊntɪn spˈɒtɪd fˈiːvə], \ɹˈɒki mˈaʊntɪn spˈɒtɪd fˈiːvə], \ɹ_ˈɒ_k_i m_ˈaʊ_n_t_ɪ_n s_p_ˈɒ_t_ɪ_d f_ˈiː_v_ə]\
Definitions of ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER
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caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks
By Princeton University
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caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks
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An acute febrile illness caused by RICKETTSIA RICKETTSII. It is transmitted to humans by bites of infected ticks and occurs only in North and South America. Characteristics include a sudden onset with headache and chills and fever lasting about two to three weeks. A cutaneous rash commonly appears on the extremities and trunk about the fourth day of illness.
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