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Health Encyclopedia: Colorado Tick Fever

Alternative Names

Mountain tick fever; Mountain fever; American mountain fever


Symptoms

Symptoms start about 3 to 6 days after the tick bite. Symptoms of fever continue for 3 days, stop, then come back 1 to 3 days later for another few days.

  • Sudden fever
  • Excessive sweating
  • Severe muscle aches
  • Joint stiffness
  • Headache
  • Photophobia (sensitivity to light)
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Generalized weakness
  • Occasional rash (may be light-col...
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...fever, which can be high (102 - 104 F). Unlike colds, flu causes a hacking cough, marked fatigue, and severe muscle aches.One of the best ways to avoid getting either a cold or the flu is frequent... Read more »
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...cold symptoms usually develop, which can include sneezing, mild sore throat, fever, minor headaches, muscle aches, and coughing.Fever is low-grade or absent. In small children, however, fever may... Read more »
Pneumonia: Symptoms
...high fever, a dry cough, and shortness of breath. These symptoms are often accompanied by headache, muscle pains, fatigue, gastrointestinal problems, and mental confusion. Read more »
Endometriosis: Symptoms
...time.Other SymptomsPatients may experience additional symptoms, which include the following:Joint and muscle achesFatigueBloatingNauseaDizzinessHeavy menstrual bleedingHeadachesDepression and... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis
...affects work, school, or other normal activitiesSore throatSwollen lymph nodes in the neck or armpitsMuscle painPain in a number of joints without redness or swellingIntense or changing patterns... Read more »

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