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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by dr. simi paknikar, MD on Jul 07, 2021


Glossary

Petechiae: This is a medical term that refers to red or purple spots that appear just beneath the skin surface because of bleeding in the skin.


Vasculitis: This is a condition in which the blood vessels suffer from inflammation resulting in a leaking of blood vessels, followed by scarring and narrowing.

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