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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Defined
A rare disease transmitted to humans through the bites of ticks; characterized by small pink spots on the wrists and ankles that spread to other parts of the body, become larger, and bleed
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Tick-borne illnesses rise in state
Published July 16, 2008, 3:34 am, The News & Observer
From 1998 to 2002, the annual average of Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases was reported at 156. During the period from 2002 to 2006, the number more than doubled, according to the state Division of Public Health.
Creepy-crawlies making trouble
Published July 15, 2008, 11:37 pm, The News & Observer
Sometime earlier this year, a Wilkes County resident was bitten by a tick. In late June, the resident died, a victim of the tick-borne illness Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Michiana resident diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Published July 15, 2008, 9:41 pm, WNDU 16 South Bend
Ticks are insects you may not notice until it's too late. That bug is the source of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and we've been told a local doctor is in the hospital with the disease and at least one other case has been diagnosed.
Summer play poses tiny threat to kids
Published July 15, 2008, 10:13 am, Banner Graphic
Summer creates the opportunity for children to play outside, but with the fun also come risks and dangers. Mosquito and tick bites, outdoor chemicals and unattended drinks can cause problems for children and parents.
Warm temps spur kidney stones
Published July 14, 2008, 9:30 pm, Boston Herald
CHICAGO - It may not be the most profound effect of global warming, but it could be the most painful: Climate change could bring a sharp increase in cases of kidney stones...
Global warming could increase kidney stone cases
Published July 14, 2008, 2:40 pm, Chicago Tribune
Illinois projected to see increase by year 2050 Global warming could spark a rise in cases of kidney stones in Illinois and across the Midwest in the coming decades, according to a study released Monday.
Global warming to spark rise in kidney stone cases, study says
Published July 14, 2008, 2:31 pm, Chicago Tribune
Illinois projected to see increase by year 2050 It may not be the most profound effect of global warming, but it could be the most painful: Climate change could bring a sharp increase in cases of kidney stones in Illinois and other Midwestern states, according to a new study.
Doctors struggle to diagnose tick diseases
Published July 13, 2008, 7:06 pm, Carroll County Times
It began with a tick bite. Then there was the rash that spread across his chest and itched more than poison ivy. After a few weeks, Scott Kirk had enough. He needed to see the doctor.
KWWL.com Extra: Summer safety
Published July 13, 2008, 3:56 pm, KWWL Iowa
WATERLOO (KWWL) - No school and warm weather means the kids are probably spending most of the day outside. But, are you doing everything you can to protect them from Mother Nature?
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- Surge in U.S. Cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Reports of tick-transmitt ed Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the United States almost tripled from 695 in 2001 to 1,936 in 2005, researchers say.
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