Timeline of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) signs and symptoms

RMSF can be fatal within 7-9 days. All patients with suspected RMSF should receive immediate antibiotic treatment with doxycycline. Use of antibioticsother than doxycycline is associated with a higher risk of fatal outcome from RMSF.Incubation period of 3-12 days following the bite of an infected tick Prophylactic use of doxycycline following tick bite is not recommended and may delay onset of illness.Website: www.cdc.gov/rmsf/Publication date from document properties.Clinical_Timeline_Rocky_Mountain_Spotted_Fever_08_English_7-2-2018-3-P.pdf201