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Colorado Tick Fever

Colorado Tick Fever (kɒləˈrædoʊ tɪk ˈfiːvər) is a viral infection transmitted through the bite of an infected Rocky Mountain wood tick. The disease is named after the U.S. state of Colorado, where it was first identified.

Etymology

The term "Colorado Tick Fever" is derived from the location where the disease was first identified (Colorado) and the primary symptom of the disease (fever). The term "tick" refers to the vector of the disease, the Rocky Mountain wood tick.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Colorado Tick Fever include fever, chills, headache, body aches, and feeling tired. Some people may have skin rash and sore throat. In rare cases, the disease can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or the membranes around the brain and spinal cord (meningitis).

Treatment

There is no specific treatment for Colorado Tick Fever. Treatment is supportive and includes rest, fluids, and medication to reduce fever and body aches.

Prevention

Prevention of Colorado Tick Fever involves avoiding tick bites. This can be achieved by wearing long sleeves and pants, using insect repellent, and checking for ticks after being in wooded or grassy areas.

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