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Diseases caused by Ticks Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF): Initial symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Symptoms that occur include a rash that may appear two to six days after fever, abdominal pain, joint pain and diarrhea. Rash usually starts as small, flat, pink spots that do not itch on wrists and ankles. RMSF can lead to heart, lung, or kidney failure, swelling of brain, and death. Early treatment is important. Enrlichiosis: The symptoms caused by infection with these Ehrlichia species usually develop 1-2 weeks after being bitten by an infected tick. The tick bite is usually painless, and about half of the people who develop Ehrlichiosis may not even remember being bitten by a tick. The following is a list of symptoms commonly seen with this disease, however, it is important to note that the combination of symptoms varies greatly from person to person. Fever, headache, chills, malaise, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhe, confusion, conjunctival injection (red eyes), rash (in up to 60% of children, less than 30% of adults), Ehrlichiosis is a serious illness that can be fatal if not treated correctly, even in previously healthy people. Severe clinical presentations may include difficulty breathing, or bleeding disorders. The estimated case fatality rate (i.e. the proportion of persons who die as a result of their infection) is 1.8%. Lyme Disease: Early localized stage (3-30 days post-tick bite) Symptoms incluse red, expanding rash called erythema migrans (EM), fatigue, chills, fever, headache, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes.Some people may get these general symptoms in addition to an EM rash, but in others, these general symptoms may be the only evidence of infection. Some people get a small bump or redness at the site of a tick bite that goes away in 1-2 days, like a mosquito bite. This is not a sign that you have Lyme disease. However, ticks can spread other organisms that may cause a different type of rash. The biggest sign of Lyme disease is the "bull'seye" rash. This rash occurs in approximately 70-80% of infected persons1 and begins at the site of a tick bite after a delay of 3-30 days (average is about 7 days). Rash gradually expands over a period of several days, and can reach up to 12 inches (30 cm) across. Parts of the rash may clear as it enlarges, resulting in a “bull's-eye” appearance. Rash usually feels warm to the touch but is rarely itchy or painful. EM lesions may appear on any area of the body. Southern Tick- associated rash illness (STARI): The symptoms of STARI are indistinguishable from those of Lyme disease. If you have any of these symptoms following a tick bite please go and visit your primary care physician. Safety and Resources on Native Ticks and Tick– Borne Diseases Always follow product instructions. Parents should apply this product to their children, avoiding hands, eyes, and mouth. Where to find Ticks Ticks are commonly found in shady area, moist ground litter, tall grass, brush, low tree branches, and along trails in the woods. Ticks can also be found in backyards that are close to woods. If you spend time outside you are at risk of being bit and catching a tick-borne disease. Tick bites are generally painless. Not all ticks carry diseases, but if you see early signs of symptoms of tick-borne diseases one to four weeks after a tick bite or visiting a tick known habitats. Please go and visit your doctor. ♦ ♦ While it is a good idea to take preventive measures against ticks yearround, be extra vigilant in warmer months (April-September) when ticks are most active. ♦ Bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors (preferably within two hours) to wash off and more easily find ticks that are crawling on you. ♦ Conduct a full-body tick check using a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body upon return from tickinfested areas. Parents should check their children for ticks under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, behind the knees, between the legs, around the waist, and especially in their hair. Avoid Direct Contact w ith Ticks Avoid wooded and bushy areas with high grass and leaf litter. Walk in the center of trails. Repel Ticks w ith DEET or Per methrin ♦ Use repellents that contain 20% or more DEET (N, N-diethyl-mtoluamide) on the exposed skin for protection that lasts up to several hours. ♦ American Dog Use products that contain permethrin on clothing. Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents. It remains protective through several washings. Pretreated clothing is available and remains protective for up to 70 washings. Other repellents registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may be found at http://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/ insect/. Find and Remove Ticks from Your Body Preventing Tick Bites Types of Ticks Examine gear and pets. Ticks can ride into the home on clothing and pets, then attach to a person later, so carefully examine pets, coats, and day packs. Tumble clothes in a dryer on high heat for an hour to kill remaining ticks. Lone Star Black-Legged