Rocky Mountain spotted fever

The Causitive Agent of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever The Bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii is the small, aerobic gram-negative bacterium that is the cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever in humans (and other vertebrates). They are obligate, intracellular bacteria that range in size form 0.2x0.5 µm to 0.3x2.0µm. Rickettsia belong to the phylum alpha-protobacteria, which are capable of growing in low levels of nutrients, and have a long generation time relative to other gram negative bacteria such

including fever, headache, body aches, and skin rash (MedicineNet.com, 2015). While most infected individuals have mild disease and recover spontaneously, infection can be serious or even fatal. There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus (MEdicineNet.com, 2015). The Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever: Initial symptoms may include fever, nausea, vomiting, severe headache, muscle pain, and lack of appetite. The characteristic red, spotted rash of Rocky Mountain spotted fever is usually

Evidence What is the specific microbiology for the Rocky Mountain spotted fever disease? The foreground information presented in the single study research article, “Targeted Knockout of the Rickettsia rickettsii OmpA Surface Antigen Does Not Diminish Virulence in a Mammalian Model System” will facilitate answering that question. Findings/Answers to Question Those diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever, the most severe type of spotted fever, have the rickettsia rickettsii bacterium to thank

Diagnosis Rickettsia rickettsii Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) can be challenging to diagnose. Each patient can have different symptoms which can resemble other common diseases. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is characterized by a sudden onset of moderate to high fever (which can last for two or three weeks), severe headache, fatigue, deep muscle pain, chills and rash. (Idph, 2016). The rash can appear on the legs or arms, soles of the feet, palms of hands and spread rapidly to the rest of

What will be your differential diagnoses for this patient? Differential diagnoses for the child includes, Pediatric Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Measles and Kawasaki Disease (Bennet, 2015). What specific physical exam findings support these differential diagnoses? Pediatric Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Clinical presentation of rocky mountain spotted fever includes, fever, headache, rash, myalgia, toxicity and confusion. Other symptoms may include gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an illness that is spread to people by infected ticks. The illness causes flulike symptoms and a reddish-purple rash. This illness can quickly become very serious. Treatment needs to be started right away. When the illness is not treated right away, it can sometimes lead to long-term health problems or even death. This illness is most common during warm weather when ticks are most active. CAUSES Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused

What’s going on? In recent news, there have been a large number of cases associated to Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) which have impacted a number of American Indian communities in Arizona. (CDC/IHS, Newsweek). According to conducted studies, those at greatest risk due to this emerging public health issue are American Indians within the US population. What is RMSF RMSF is caused by a bacterium called, Rickettsia rickettsiiand, which is transmitted through tick bites (CDC). After being bitten

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a bacterial infection transmitted by a tick. Without prompt treatment, Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause serious damage to internal organs, such as kidneys and heart. Initial signs and symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever often are nonspecific and can be difficult to distinguish. High fever, Chills, Severe headache Muscle aches, Nausea, Restlessness and insomnia are the common symptoms patient present with. Rocky Mountain spotted fever have rash

Pediatric Exanthems An exanthem is a skin manifestation or rash caused by an underlying infectious process. When children present with a skin rash, and/ or fever, it is important to differentiate a common viral or bacterial exanthem, from a serious, life-threatening illness that may require immediate management. The particular form or shape of an exanthem may provide clues of the underlying illness. Some helpful resources that explain the characteristics of pediatric exanthems include: • https://www

Typhus Fever and its Effects on Humans The purpose of this paper is to discuss a disease called Typhus fever, it is caused mainly by bacteria called Rickettsia typhi or R. prowazekii, in an article from AJN online website, James A. Dolce, M.D. writes about the American scientist, Howars T. Ricketts, who identified them and who also died of typhus fever while he investigated the way in which the infection spreads, hence the name Rickettsia, in his honor. The disease is transmitted by ectoparasites