Colorado Allergy

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Definition

Colorado tick fever is an acute viral infection spread by the bite of the Dermacentor andersoni wood tick.


Alternative Names

Mountain tick fever; Mountain fever; American mountain fever


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

This disease is usually seen between March and September. Most cases occur in April, May, and June.

Risk factors are recent outdoor activity and recent tick bite.

Colorado tick fever is seen most often in Colorado. Up to 15% of campers have...

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