Colorado Tick Fever

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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