title: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
abstract: The tick-borne disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) can have deadly outcomes unless treated appropriately, yet nonspecific flu-like symptoms complicate diagnosis. Occupational health nurses must have a high index of suspicion with symptomatic workers and recognize that recent recreational or occupational activities with potential tick exposure may suggest RMSF.
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Alabama at Birmingham.
authors.forename: Jennan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003671:DEET / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012373:Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D064927:Tick Bites / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003671:DEET; D004318:Doxycycline
keywords: acute illnesses; disease prevention; health education; occupational hazards; occupational health and safety programs; primary care