infections
Other Spotted Fevers
Symptoms of Other Spotted Fevers
Symptoms of these spotted fevers are similar and usually milder than those of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. About 5 to 7 days after a bite, a fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and headache develop. The eyes are red, and people feel generally unwell. A small buttonlike sore covered by a black scab (eschar) develops at the site of the bite. Usually, nearby lymph nodes are swollen. About 4 days after the fever starts, a red rash appears on the forearms and spreads to most of the body, including the palms and soles. Fever typically lasts over a week. When appropriately treated, these infections rarely cause serious problems or death. Problems are more likely to occur in older adults and in people who already very ill. 