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SUBMITTER: Openshaw JJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2912596 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 20100701 1
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), a potentially fatal tick-borne infection caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, is considered a notifiable condition in the United States. During 2000 to 2007, the annual reported incidence of RMSF increased from 1.7 to 7 cases per million persons from 2000 to 2007, the highest rate ever recorded. American Indians had a significantly higher incidence than other race groups. Children 5-9 years of age appeared at highest risk for fatal outcome. Enzyme-linked immunoso ...[more]