Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreak in California likely came from Mexico, CDC saysAn outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in southern California has led to three deaths, according to a Dec. 8 health advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). An outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) reported in southern California has led to three deaths, according to a Dec. 8 health advisory from the CDC. Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever are usually mild in the first few days, including headache, low-to-moderate fever, abdominal pain, rash, gastrointestinal symptoms, muscle aches and pain, and swelling. The CDC urges health care providers to consider potential RMSF when evaluating patients with fever who have recently been in northern Mexico. Original article source: Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever outbreak in California likely came from Mexico, CDC says

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