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Contact Information and Case Reporting
- Spotted fever rickettsioses (SFR) are nationally notifiable conditions. Report cases to your state or local health department according to local laws.
- State health departments may submit samples to CDC for confirmatory testing.
- Call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) or email rzbepidiag@cdc.gov for questions regarding RMSF and other rickettsial diseases.