Definition of Mountain fever

1. Noun. Caused by rickettsial bacteria and transmitted by wood ticks.

Exact synonyms: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tick Fever
Generic synonyms: Spotted Fever

Definition of Mountain fever

1. Noun. (pathology) Rocky Mountain spotted fever ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Mountain fever

1. A rare acute viral infection transmitted via a tick bite (Dermacentor andersoni). Disease is limited to the western United States, particularly Colorado. The incubation period is 3-6 days. Symptoms include fever (that may abate and then recur), sweats, chills, joint pains, headache, photophobia, nausea, vomiting, rash and weakness. Treatment includes tick removal and acetaminophen to control fever. The disease is generally self-limited and nonserious. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mountain Fever

mountain buzzards
mountain chain
mountain chinchilla
mountain clematis
mountain climber
mountain climbing
mountain clubmoss
mountain cranberry
mountain daisy
mountain devil
mountain disease
mountain ebony
mountain everlasting
mountain fern
mountain fetterbush
mountain fever (current term)
mountain four o'clock
mountain goat
mountain goats
mountain gorilla
mountain gorillas
mountain grape
mountain hare
mountain hares
mountain heath
mountain hemlock
mountain hollyhock
mountain lady's slipper
mountain laurel
mountain lily

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