naturegirl Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Since people are active harvesting down south, I am going to throw out a reminder that there are ticks down south and a lot of them. I was bit and I was told to watch for a fever. I was in an area near where Paul (Amanda's husband) was infected last July. If you are bit by a tick and you get sick with a fever within 2 weeks of the bite you must be treated with the antibiotic doxycycline. I woke up sick this morning and have a very slight fever so I'm heading to urgent care to get my prescription. I'm not messing around with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Amanda collected the ticks that bit Paul & I this trip. Here's what the one that bit me looks like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted July 12, 2015 That's not good. Good luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khmer6 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Good luck and be well!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Dang Christina, hope all goes well for you. Keep us posted. TJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted July 12, 2015 there are a lot of them around desert sheep beds, which unfortunately are great places to glass for mule deer from 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie blaze Report post Posted July 13, 2015 Id like to check you for ticks 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted July 14, 2015 The likelihood is looking higher that I may be infected. I was sick for a couple days with a low-grade fever and now these small spots. I'm on doxycycline 100 MG twice a day which covers it. Amblyomma triste (neotropical tick) is what bit Paul and I. It carries Rickettsia parkeri DEET is in order without a doubt next time I go. I highly recommend it. I know way too much about ticks now 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe Report post Posted July 15, 2015 Which unit, what elevation and vegetation type. Just curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swivelhead Report post Posted July 15, 2015 Prevention is definitely the way to go. Especially if you've got an allergy to doxycycline (which I do). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted July 15, 2015 Hope you get well soon. Thanks for the heads up! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted July 15, 2015 Which unit, what elevation and vegetation type. Just curious.36B outside of Rio Rico somewhere. So many miles of dirt roads and hiking...lol. It seems they like the bottom of canyons where it's moist but I'm no tick expert. I asked once and she said 3000 feet but I think that was when we were out of the canyons. We tick checked 50 times a day at least. My bite was at the bottom of my hairline in back below by my baseball cap. Paul's was in his beard this time. Edit: it was 36b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khmer6 Report post Posted July 16, 2015 Just some info on RMSF.... was first identified in Arizona in 2003 and continues to be public health threat. Since 2003, there have been over 330 human RMSF cases identified in Arizona with 20 fatalities. Some helpful links http://azdhs.gov/phs/oids/vector/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever/prevention.php http://azdhs.gov/phs/oids/vector/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever/documents/rmsf-handbook.pdf http://azdhs.gov/phs/oids/vector/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever/ Stay safe out there!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 16, 2015 I had this recommended by a friend in Florida. http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-Permethrin-Clothing-Repellent/dp/B001ANQVZE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1437006844&sr=8-2&keywords=pyrethrin+spray Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted July 17, 2015 Thank you so much for the heads up. Hope you get better soon. Are ticks active all year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
