Rickettsia -- United States
During 2012-2014, 5 cases of _Rickettsia parkeri_ rickettsiosis were identified by a single urgent care practice in Georgia, located approximately 40 miles [64.4 km] southwest of Atlanta. Symptom onset occurred during June-October, and all patients had a known tick bite. Patients ranged in age from 27 to 72 years (median = 53 years), and all were male. The most commonly reported initial signs were erythema (n=3) and swelling (n=2) at the site of the bite. 2 patients reported fever and a 3rd
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