Tick-bite fever

Tick-bite fever

A disease passed to humans by ticks that are infected with an organism called Rickettsia africae.

Symptoms:

• Fever
• Headache
• Rash
• Malaise usually following time outdoors or in the wilderness. 
• There may be a black mark where the bite occurred.

Seriousness:

• See your doctor.

Treatment:

• Symptoms can range mild to severe.
• Antibiotics may control the symptoms, but patients usually get better without treatment after two weeks.