Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: CDC Health Alert

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a severe tickborne disease that has seen increasing incidence in recent years, especially in the southern United States and northern Mexico . This illness can progress rapidly and be fatal without early treatment, making prompt recognition and management critical . Recent outbreaks linked to travel and residence in Tecate, Mexico, highlight the growing public health concern along the U.S.-Mexico border .