PRO/EDR> Rocky Mountain spotted fever – USA: (IL,NC)

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever — Worldwide/Unknown
Cases of the tickborne illness, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, are on the rise in Illinois. Our region [southern Illinois] is leading the state in 2013 confirmed cases. In 2011, Illinois had 51 confirmed cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. In 2012, that jumped to 151. Jackson County alone saw 23 cases in 2012. Health officials there believe 2013 numbers could reach that same level. The woods and wilds of southern Illinois can be the perfect haven for ticks. “They can be active throughout the