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Ticks are tiny parasites, one of the types of spiders. Some are about the size of a sesame seed. They feed on blood and live in tall grass and wooded areas. Ticks can attach to any part of the body.

The two famous types of ticks are:  

Diseases transmitted by Ticks:

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF): This is a bacterial infection. Most cases of spotted fever occur in the southern United States. RMSF occurs most commonly in areas where ticks and wild animals are abundant. Usually appear 3-12 days after tick contact. A spotted rash usually develops on the wrists and ankles on the second or third day of fever.

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Kawasaki disease is an illness that involves the skin, mouth, and lymph nodes, and most often affects kids under age 5. Death of famous actor John Travolta's son is bringing more information to light about a rare disease. Kawasaki disease occurs in 19 out of every 100,000 kids in the United States. It is most common among children of Japanese and Korean descent, but can affect all ethnic groups. Kawasaki disease occurs more often in boys than girls. The cause is not known. Microorganisms and toxins have been suspected, but none has been identified to date. Genetic factors and the immune system may play a role.

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Chickenpox (varicella) is a common, preventable childhood infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. An itchy rash of spots that look like blisters can appear all over the body and may be accompanied by flu-like symptoms. Chickenpox is very dangerous for people with immune system problems like leukemia, or for people who are taking drugs that weaken the immune system.  This is a very uncomfortable situation for your child. Chickenpox usually occurs in late winter and early spring.

Symptoms:

• Chickenpox begins with a fever.
• Within 1 to 2 days your child will get a rash that can be very itchy.
• It starts with red spots that soon turn into fluid-filled blisters.
• Some people have only a few blisters. Others can have as many as 500.
• These blisters dry and form scabs in 4 or 5 days.

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