Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Blood Test is used to check Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever which is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, a species of bacteria that is spread to humans by ixodid (hard) ticks.Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most severe and most frequently reported rickettsial illness in the United States. Initial signs and symptoms of the disease include sudden onset of fever, headache, and muscle pain, followed by development of rash. The disease can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages, and without prompt and appropriate treatment it can be fatal. The disease is found throughout the USA.
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