Comments on: NCIS Atlanta: Severe Rash Illness in Baja http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2009/03/ncis-atlanta-severe-rash-illness-in-baja/ Sharing our stories on preparing for and responding to public health events Wed, 16 May 2012 09:51:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ali S. Khan http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2009/03/ncis-atlanta-severe-rash-illness-in-baja/#comment-28 Ali S. Khan Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:22:27 +0000 http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/?p=198#comment-28 The outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Baja involved a unique combination on factors including a large tick population, a large number of animals on which the ticks were feeding (dogs), and delays in recognition of the disease and appropriate antibiotic treatment. The occurrence of an outbreak in the US is unlikely although possible if similar conditions were present. Infections in the US tend to be more sporadic and less localized, although approximately 2,000 cases were reported to the CDC in each of the past several years (2006-2008). To learn more about this disease in the US, read our Q and As on it at: <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/diseases/rocky_mountain_spotted_fever/faq.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/diseases/rocky_mountain_spotted_fever/faq.html</a> The outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Baja involved a unique combination on factors including a large tick population, a large number of animals on which the ticks were feeding (dogs), and delays in recognition of the disease and appropriate antibiotic treatment. The occurrence of an outbreak in the US is unlikely although possible if similar conditions were present. Infections in the US tend to be more sporadic and less localized, although approximately 2,000 cases were reported to the CDC in each of the past several years (2006-2008).

To learn more about this disease in the US, read our Q and As on it at: http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/diseases/rocky_mountain_spotted_fever/faq.html

]]> By: Atlanta Real Estate http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2009/03/ncis-atlanta-severe-rash-illness-in-baja/#comment-27 Atlanta Real Estate Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:35:53 +0000 http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/?p=198#comment-27 Very interesting read. Are outbreaks like this common in the US? and if so do the trends also follow areas with deplorable conditions like the stray animals, trash, and poor environmental conditions. Seen like in this current economy with some parts of large cities seeing conditions worsening that these type outbreaks should be something to be cognizant of. Very interesting read. Are outbreaks like this common in the US? and if so do the trends also follow areas with deplorable conditions like the stray animals, trash, and poor environmental conditions. Seen like in this current economy with some parts of large cities seeing conditions worsening that these type outbreaks should be something to be cognizant of.

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