Monitoring study for a tick-borne illness
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study is tracking patients with a suspected or confirmed rickettsiosis infection, which is a bacterial disease spread by ticks. It aims to see how the illness progresses and how it is treated.
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Who can take part
- You have or are suspected to have rickettsiosis (a tick infection).
- You have been bitten by a tick and have had a fever of at least 99°F (37.2°C) for more than 2 days.
- You are willing to sign a consent form (or have a legal guardian sign for you).
- You can be any age, including children.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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