Rocky Mountain spotted fever refers to an infection caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsia. This particular bacterium is carried by certain species of ticks and spread to humans through the bit...
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Research is ongoing — 1 company has orphan drug designations for this disease
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AI-curated news mentioning Rocky mountain spotted fever
Updated Jun 19, 2015
A study highlights the economic burden of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) among American Indian tribes in Arizona, estimating $13.2 million in losses from 2002 to 2011. Experts advocate for enhanced prevention and control efforts to mitigate premature death and disability.