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(A93.2) Colorado tick fever
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NaN% mortality rate associated with the disease colorado tick fever
Diagnosis colorado tick fever is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis colorado tick fever
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Risk Group for the Disease colorado tick fever - Men and Women aged 0
No Cases of the Disease Colorado tick fever identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
No Cases of the Disease Colorado tick fever identified in Men
Disease Features colorado tick fever
Absence or low individual and public risk
Colorado tick fever - what does this mean
Colorado tick fever is caused by a virus that is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected rocky mountain wood tick. symptoms of the disease can include fever, headache, chills, body aches, fatigue, and a rash. in some cases, colorado tick fever can cause more severe symptoms such as seizures, meningitis, and encephalitis.
What happens during the disease - colorado tick fever
Colorado tick fever is caused by an infection with the colorado tick fever virus (ctfv). this virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected rocky mountain wood tick. once the virus enters the body, it replicates in the bloodstream and lymph nodes and can cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. the virus can also cause more serious complications such as encephalitis, meningitis, and seizures.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Evaluation of patient history
- Physical examination
- Blood tests to look for antibodies to the virus
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of blood or cerebrospinal fluid samples
- Serological tests to measure the antibodies in the blood
- Imaging studies to detect any neurological complications
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal of Treatment: To reduce symptoms and shorten duration of illness
- Administer oral antibiotics to reduce symptoms and shorten duration of illness
- Provide supportive care, such as fluids and fever-reducing medications
- Monitor patient for signs of dehydration
- Monitor for any complications, such as encephalitis
- Administer a tetanus toxoid booster if needed
- Educate patient on prevention of tick bites and tick-borne diseases
No Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Colorado tick fever - Prevention
Colorado tick fever can be prevented by avoiding contact with ticks, wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts while outdoors, using insect repellents, and performing thorough tick checks after spending time outdoors.