Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Pictures : Child's Cheek

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Rocky mountain spotted fever rash on child's face
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Rocky mountain spotted fever rash on child's cheek

A child’s face showing the characteristic spotted rash of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This nine day old facial rash is characteristic of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and was caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, a species of bacteria that is spread to humans by ixodid (hard) ticks.

Picture & text from CDC/PHIL. For more information see Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Pictures from CDC

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