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How Can Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Be Treated?

I have RMSF was diagnosed 6 months ago took 3 trials of medicine. Dr would not let me take no more they put me on antidepressants and for 6 months I can t sleep at night have sweats and chills can t eat right,headaches and stomach aches and body aches. Lost weight i have got worse over this month and I can t eat anything anymore without being sick I eat only oranges and yogurt if I feel like eating. I m tired of being this,way. Please help
Tue, 10 Apr 2018
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Hello,

That is a zoonotic disease which spreads through a louse or tick bite. The treatment includes antibiotics, symptomatic therapy and supportive medications.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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How Can Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Be Treated?

Hello, That is a zoonotic disease which spreads through a louse or tick bite. The treatment includes antibiotics, symptomatic therapy and supportive medications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani