Lacz N L, Schwartz R A, Kapila R
UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey 07103-2714, USA.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2006 Apr;20(4):411-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01489.x.
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an unusual but important dermatological condition to identify without hesitation. The classic triad of headache, fever, and a rash that begins on the extremities and travels proximally to involve the trunk is found in a majority of patients. The cutaneous centripetal pattern is a result of cell to cell migration by the causative organism Rickettsia rickettsii. Such individuals should receive prompt antimicrobial therapy and supportive care to avoid serious and potentially fatal complications.
落基山斑疹热（RMSF）是一种不常见但很重要的皮肤病，需毫不犹豫地加以识别。大多数患者会出现典型的三联征，即头痛、发热以及始于四肢并向近端蔓延至躯干的皮疹。皮肤向心性分布模式是由致病微生物立氏立克次体的细胞间迁移所致。此类患者应接受及时的抗菌治疗和支持性护理，以避免严重且可能致命的并发症。
