A delay in treatment can lead to severe disease and fatal outcome for tick-borne rickettsiosis, and treatment should therefore be initiated immediately after a clinician suspects that the ...

The first-ever recorded Northeast case of tick-borne Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis, a spotted fever, was reported in Connecticut, officials said.

Rickettsiosis is a group of diseases caused by bacteria that are transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick, flea, or mite. The diseases can range in severity from mild to ...

Eschar is dead tissue that falls from healthy skin. Learn about causes and treatment.

The little girl, aged only two, is thought to have died from rickettsiosis caused by bacteria transmitted by ticks.

Signs and symptoms of Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis An eschar develops, which is a scab-like covering over wounds. Followed by a fever, muscle pain, headache, and rash.

Authorities of the Health Services Jurisdiction of Tijuana (JSST) are currently cooperating to inform the community about the ways to prevent rickettsiosis, its symptoms, and the importance of going ...

Between 2000 and 2018, the number of tick-borne illnesses exploded in Alabama. Lyme disease remains rare, but spotted fever rickettsiosis has sickened hundreds in Alabama.

When eschar is present, what are the best practices for treating pressure injuries that occur on the heel?

A second tick vector for Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis has been identified in southern Arizona, indicating the disease range has spread.

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Eschar'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.

We have several clinicians at our facility who insist eschar on the heels should always be debrided and heel blisters should be popped. What are the correct interventions?