Tag: Rickettsia rickettsii

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Definition and Description of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a severe bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii. Primarily transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, particularly the American dog tick, RMSF is characterized by its highly contagious nature and can be life-threatening if not…