DHS Confirms Death of a La Crosse County Resident from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the La Crosse County Health Department today announced the first documented death fromRocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in the state. RMSF is rarely reported in Wisconsin and most commonly occurs in the central and southeastern regions of the United States. Most tickborne diseases transmitted in Wisconsin are spread by the blacklegged (or deer) tick; RMSF, however, is spread by the bite of the American dog (or...(see release)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Authors: millejcodn Source Type: news