Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infectious disease transmitted by the bite of ticks carrying a bacterium. It is a condition that requires timely care because of its ability to affect several organs.
Common symptoms: It usually begins with fever, headache and general malaise, followed in many cases by a rash on the skin that can spread across the body.
When to see a doctor? With fever and rash after a tick bite or a stay in rural or wooded areas, care should be prompt; cases with intense symptoms warrant going to the emergency room.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist is the one who studies this type of infection, with support from the dermatologist for the skin lesions and from the emergency physician in acute cases; the general practitioner can guide the initial visit. If you have these symptoms after a possible exposure, the prudent thing is to seek an evaluation without delay.
Data on 55 doctors who treat rocky mountain spotted fever
Which specialist treats rocky mountain spotted fever?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be assessed by a general practitioner or an emergency physician, especially if symptoms are severe. You can find these specialists available.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in rocky mountain spotted fever
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Frequently asked questions
What is rocky mountain spotted fever?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infectious disease transmitted by the bite of ticks carrying a bacterium. It is a condition that requires timely care because of its ability to affect several organs.
Which doctor treats rocky mountain spotted fever?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be assessed by a general practitioner or an emergency physician, especially if symptoms are severe. You can find these specialists available.