What is another word for spotted fever?
Pronunciation: [spˈɒtɪd fˈiːvə] (IPA) 
Spotted fever is a bacterial infection that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. The disease can cause fever, headache, muscle pain, and a distinctive rash that appears as small red spots on the skin. Synonyms for spotted fever include tick-borne fever, tick fever, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). RMSF is a specific type of spotted fever that is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii and is primarily found in the Americas. Other similar diseases caused by different types of bacteria include Mediterranean spotted fever, African tick bite fever, and North Asian tick typhus. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of spotted fever are important to prevent complications and potential fatalities.
