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Colorado tick fever is an acute viral infection spread by the bite of the Dermacentor andersoni(wood) tick.Mountain tick fever; Mountain fever; American mountain fever.This disease is usually seen between March and Sept... |
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Symptoms
Symptoms of Colorado tick fever start 3 to 6 days after getting the tick bite. A sudden fever continues for 3 days, g...
Causes
This disease is usually seen between March and September. Most cases occur in April, May, and June.Risk factors are r...
Tests
Tests are done to confirm the infection. These may include:.Complement fixation to Colorado tick virus Immunofluoresc...
Treatments
Make sure the tick is fully removed from the skin. Take a pain reliever if necessary (do not give aspirin to childre...
Complications
There is a risk for aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, and hemorrhagic fever, but these complications are extremely ra...
Prevention
When walking or hiking in tick-infested areas, wear closed shoes, long sleeves, and tuck long pants into socks to pro...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you are unable to fully remove a tick embedded in the skin, if you or your child de...
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