Colorado Tick Fever - Symptoms & Treatment

Colorado tick fever is an acute viral infection transmitted by the bite of the Dermacentor andersoni tick. This disease most commonly develops from March to September, with the highest numbers of infections occurring in May and June.Symptoms start about 3 to 6 days after the tick bite. Ticks will show up on white or light colors better than dark colors, making them easier to remove from your clothing. Check yourself and your pets frequently. If you find ticks, remove them immediately by using a tweezers, pulling carefully and steadily. Insect repellent may be helpful Symptoms of fever continue for 3 days, stop, then recur 1 to 3 days later for another few days.

The incidence is high in Colorado, where up to 15% of regular campers show past exposure (based on antibodies). Risk factors are recent outdoor activity and recent tick bite. The rate of Colorado tick fever is high in Colorado, where blood tests have shown that up to 15% of campers have previously been exposed to virus that causes the disease. It is much less common in the rest of the US. The disease is much less common in the rest of the United States. Take a pain reliever if necessary (do not give aspirin to children; it is associated with Reye's syndrome in some viral illnesses).

Causes of Colorado Tick Fever

Common causes of Colorado Tick Fever

• Virus (mammals).
• Tick bite.

Symptoms of Colorado Tick Fever

Common Symptoms of Colorado Tick Fever

• High fever.
• Chills.
• Headache.
• Muscle aches.
• Faint rash.
• Sweating.
• Joint stiffness.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Weakness.

Treatment of Colorado Tick Fever

Common Treatment of Colorado Tick Fever

• Wear light colored clothing so ticks can be easily seen.
• Wear a long sleeved shirt, hat, long pants, and tuck your pant legs into your socks.
• Walk in the center of trails to avoid overhanging grass and brush.
• Check your body every few hours for ticks when you spend a lot of time outdoors in tick infested areas..
• Ticks can be very small (no bigger than a pinhead) and Look carefully for new "freckles".
• Use insect repellents containing.
• Container and wash off repellents when going indoors. Remove attached ticks immediately.
• Avoid tick infested areas, especially during the warmer months.

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