Why is early diagnosis and treatment important in cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
The organism causing Rocky Mountain spotted fever multiplies in the cells of the small peripheral blood
vessels. Fever, headache, and skin rash are symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Early diagnosis and
treatment with antibiotics is important because the disease can cause death when not treated.
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Using the CPT manual, select the code for the following item
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