The Wisconsin State Journal Newspaper has reported a woman's death in Lacrosse Wisconsin is due to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by a tick bite.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by the bite of a tick carrying the Rickettsia bacteria. Symptoms appear about 3 to 14 days after the bite. Symptoms include fever, headache, and skin rash. Treatment involves the antibiotic doxycycline.
Prevention involves the use of EPA registered insect repellents , and checking clothing, and the body for ticks. Not every person bit by an infected tick will show the rash that makes diagnosing easier.
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