Colorado Tick Fever
Description |
Coltivirus from ticks in spring and early summer |
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Location |
Mountains or highlands regions of western states and western Canada that contain rocky surfaces with moderate shrub cover and scattered pines |
Cause |
Acute and benign disease from getting bitten by a tick |
Symptoms |
High fever, headache, muscle aches, lethargy |
Treatment |
Seek medical attention from a physician |
Prevention |
Avoid tick-infested habitats during spring and early summer Use personal protection, such as wearing pants and shirts with long sleeves |
Handling
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Wild animals may behave unusual Dumb rabies: Causes tremors and convulsions Furious rabies: Causes aggressive behavior before convulsions and paralysis set in Behavioral changes: friendliness, loss of fear, appearance in the daytime (for nocturnal animals), unprovoked attacks, bewilderment aimless wandering, unusual barking, crying and frothing at the mouth |
Other Facts |
50–200 cases reported each year 1438 cases reported between 1980–88, 63% in Colorado Also transmitted to chipmunks, ground squirrels and deer mice |