Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis
Spotted fever rickettsiosis (SFR) is a rare illness in Wisconsin. It’s caused by one of the Rickettsia bacteria in the spotted fever group. The most serious SFR is Rocky Mountain spotted fever
SFR spreads by the bite of an infected tick. Not all tick bites will make you sick, but it’s important to protect yourself and your family while enjoying time outdoors.
SFR is preventable and treatable. Learn more about Tick Bite Prevention.
Learn more from the CDC about SFR
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Bureau of Communicable Diseases
Phone: 608-267-9003
Fax: 608-261-4976