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Colorado tick fever.

Richard Klasco1

  • 1Micromedex, Inc, Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA. Rich.klasco@mdx.com

The Medical Clinics of North America
|May 2, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Colorado tick fever, a viral illness transmitted by ticks in the Rocky Mountains, typically causes fever, muscle pain, and headache. Early diagnosis is possible with PCR, and ribavirin may be considered for treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • * Infectious Diseases
  • * Virology
  • * Epidemiology

Background:

  • * Colorado tick fever (CTF), also known as mountain fever, is a viral tick-borne illness prevalent in the Rocky Mountain region.
  • * The primary vector for CTF is the Rocky Mountain wood tick (*Dermacentor andersoni*).
  • * Typical symptoms include fever, severe myalgia, and headache, though these are not specific to CTF.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To describe the characteristics of Colorado tick fever.
  • * To highlight diagnostic advancements and potential therapeutic considerations.

Main Methods:

  • * Review of existing literature and clinical descriptions of Colorado tick fever.
  • * Mention of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques for early diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • * Colorado tick fever is a common viral disease in the Rocky Mountains, transmitted by *Dermacentor andersoni* ticks.
  • * The classic triad of symptoms (fever, myalgia, headache) is characteristic but not pathognomonic.
  • * PCR allows for diagnosis from the onset of symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • * Colorado tick fever is generally self-limiting but can lead to severe complications.
  • * Early diagnosis using PCR is feasible.
  • * Ribavirin may be a treatment option in specific clinical scenarios.

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