title: Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
abstract: Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an unusual but important dermatological condition to identify without hesitation. The classic triad of headache, fever, and a rash that begins on the extremities and travels proximally to involve the trunk is found in a majority of patients. The cutaneous centripetal pattern is a result of cell to cell migration by the causative organism Rickettsia rickettsii. Such individuals should receive prompt antimicrobial therapy and supportive care to avoid serious and potentially fatal complications.
authors.affiliation: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey 07103-2714, USA.
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Lacz
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kapila
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011379:Prognosis; D012373:Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents