FindHealthNews Index  |  Save/Exchange Information |  WikiWax News, Reviews, and Articles on Rickettsia rickettsii Five Tick Diseases You Should Know About  Jul 24, 2008 This disease is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, a species of bacteria that is spread to humans by ticks. Despite its name, the disease is not confined to the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S. It is most common in Southeastern states such as North Carolina. (Fox News) Unique specimens: Photographs trace the history of Rocky Mountain Laboratories  Feb 25, 2008 The bacterial organism was named Rickettsia rickettsii in his honor. In 1910, the state faced a budget crunch and Ricketts couldn't be sure his research would be funded another year. (Missoulian, MT) Surge in U.S. Cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever  Oct 6, 2007 The potentially fatal disease is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii bacteria, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of the dog tick or Rocky Mountain wood tick. Within 14 days after being bitten by an infected tick, a person typically develops a fever, headache, body aches upset stomach and rash. (MEDLINEplus) Three cases of tick-borne disease listed  May 26, 2007 - The treatment: It s a bacteria called Rickettsia rickettsii. As such, it is treated with an antibiotic. (Gillette News-Record, WY) Back to FindHealthNews Home [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2006 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2006