The tickborne disease is usually seen in the Southeast and Southwest but with warmer weather, cases do happen in the Northeast.
STAMFORD , Conn. -- Doctors say they're seeing more cases of a disease that's rare in this part of the country.Rocky Mountain spotted fever is usually seen in the Southeast and Southwest, but CBS New York spoke with a Connecticut man on Tuesday about his experience.Like many here in the Northeast, KJ Kelly enjoyed the mild winter and tried to get out and explore as much as possible.'I've been living in Stamford for 17 years,' Kelly said.
'But I have to say that the incidence of Rocky Mountain spotted fever is actually increasing across the country,' said Dr. Asha Shah, the director of infectious diseases at Stamford Health.She said ticks like warmer weather, so no matter what part of the country you're in, families should take precautions to prevent all tickborne diseases.'Especially if you're out and you go for a hike, it's good to check yourself for ticks. Take a shower. Check you kids for ticks.
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