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Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a potentially fatal disease transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. The disease occurs throughout the United States during months when warm ground temperatures make ticks active. In Mississippi, cases begin to be reported as early as February. RMSF causes a moderate to high fever that begins suddenly and which lasts up to three weeks, accompanied by severe headache, fatigue, deep muscle pain, and sometimes a rash. Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be severe or even fatal if not treated in the first few days of symptoms.
Reported cases of RMSF in Mississippi have increased from about 50 in 2014 to more than 140 in 2018. With summer weather upon us, expect ticks to be common in yards, gardens and wooded areas. RMSF can be prevented by taking precautions against ticks. See our web page below for information on tick removal and tick protection.
The disease occurs throughout the United States during months when warm ground temperatures make ticks active. In Mississippi, cases begin to be reported as early as February. RMSF causes a moderate to high fever that begins suddenly and which lasts up to three weeks, accompanied by severe headache, fatigue, deep muscle pain, and sometimes a rash. Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be severe or even fatal if not treated in the first few days of symptoms.
Reported cases of RMSF in Mississippi have increased from about 50 in 2014 to more than 140 in 2018. With summer weather upon us, expect ticks to be common in yards, gardens and wooded areas. RMSF can be prevented by taking precautions against ticks. See our web page below for information on tick removal and tick protection.
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