Colorado Tick Fever
Definition
Colorado tick fever is an acute viral infection spread by the bite of the Dermacentor andersoni (wood) tick.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Colorado tick fever start 3 to 6 days after getting the tick bite. A sudden fever continues for 3 days, goes away, then comes back 1 to 3 days later for another few days. Other symptoms include:
* Excessive sweating
* Generalized weakness
* Headache
* Joint stiffness
* Nausea and vomiting
* Occasional rash (may be light-colored)
* Sensitivity to light ( photophobia)
* Severe muscle aches
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