πŸ•·οΈ Section 274.1 Β· Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Rickettsia rickettsii)

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Most severe rickettsiosis in the Western Hemisphere. Vector: Dermacentor ticks (dog tick, wood tick). Clinical: fever, severe headache, myalgia, rash (palms/soles, petechial), hyponatremia, thrombocytopenia, elevated LFTs. Treatment: doxycycline (all ages) – do not withhold for fear of tooth staining. High mortality if treatment delayed.

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πŸ“‹ 30 Clinical Scenarios β€” Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Section 274.1)

πŸ“‡ High‑Yield Review Cards (RMSF)

🩺 Recognizing Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Select a presentation for diagnosis and management of RMSF.

πŸ“‹ Step‑by‑Step Management of RMSF

    πŸ“Š Key Clinical & Laboratory Features

    FeatureTypical Finding

    ⚑ Clinical Reflex Prompts β€” RMSF

    πŸ“– Summary: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever