The clinical syndrome of Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be confused with which of the following conditions?

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The clinical syndrome of Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be confused with meningococcemia, which is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, and can also present with fever, headache, and a rash. However, Rocky Mountain spotted fever is primarily transmitted by ticks and not person-to-person like meningococcemia. Lyme disease may also present with a rash but is typically not as severe as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Smallpox and allergic reactions do not typically present with the same symptoms as Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

The Clinical Syndrome of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Can Be