{"id":91990,"date":"2024-12-25T14:38:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T07:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levanews.com\/?p=46890"},"modified":"2024-12-25T14:38:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T07:38:18","slug":"boy-misdiagnosed-with-a-rash-now-mother-warns-of-hidden-tick-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/boy-misdiagnosed-with-a-rash-now-mother-warns-of-hidden-tick-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Boy misdiagnosed with a \u201crash\u201d \u2013 now mother warns of hidden tick disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>As global temperatures continue to rise, the number of insects, including ticks, is also increasing.\n<p>For instance, an American study revealed that tick-borne diseases have tripled in the past 15 years.\n</p><p>Despite repeated warnings from experts to wear long pants and sleeves, following this advice during the sweltering summer months isn\u2019t always practical. And staying indoors isn\u2019t much of an alternative\u2014after a harsh winter, warm, sunny days naturally draw us outside.\n</p><p>However, caution remains essential.\n</p><p>No one should have to endure what five-year-old Mason McNair experienced. Sadly, his story is more common than many realize and could have had far graver consequences.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-46898 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/467474281_1278033390201638_5490317356542281749_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"955\"' height='\"1273\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><h3>A Playful Day Turns Serious\n</h3><p>Mason was playing outdoors with his grandparents, enjoying nature as most children do. Later, when his grandmother was bathing him, she noticed a tick embedded in his navel.\n</p><p>She removed it safely, but the area remained red and swollen. A visit to the doctor resulted in Mason being prescribed antibiotics. However, his condition soon deteriorated.\n</p><p>Mason developed a rash, fever, and stomach pains.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-46899 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/467473288_1609375456318763_1513428135573582245_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1028\"' height='\"1371\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>\u201cAt first, it just looked like a heat rash. We\u2019d been outside all weekend, and it was very hot,\u201d explained Danielle McNair, Mason\u2019s mother.\n</p><p>But the rash spread quickly, covering large portions of his body. When the family consulted their doctor again, they were reassured that it was just a delayed reaction to the antibiotics.\n</p><p>\u201cI wasn\u2019t satisfied with the answer,\u201d Danielle told <em>USA Today. \u201cI started doing my own research and called my sister, who\u2019s a veterinarian.\u201d\n<p>Determined, Danielle insisted on further investigation, convinced that Mason had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), a tick-borne disease.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-46900 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/467474305_601503165596235_8723104756935256223_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"860\"' height='\"1147\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><h3>The Diagnosis\n</h3><p>While most people are familiar with tick-related illnesses like Lyme disease and TBE, RMSF is less well-known. However, research has confirmed that ticks can transmit this infection, too.\n</p><p>Mason\u2019s symptoms\u2014fever, rash, and headache\u2014aligned perfectly with RMSF.\n</p><p>Despite its name, RMSF isn\u2019t limited to mountainous regions. It has been reported in various parts of the United States and beyond. Treating it requires a specific type of antibiotic.\n</p><p>Danielle\u2019s persistence paid off. Her efforts ensured Mason received the correct diagnosis and treatment, sparing him from a potentially dire outcome.\n</p><p>\u201cIf I hadn\u2019t done my own research and pushed for answers, we\u2019d be in a completely different situation with my son. And that is terrifying,\u201d Danielle shared.\n</p><p style='\"text-align:' center><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-46897 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/466880379_9072755396117132_3005912815572708196_n.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"972\"' height='\"547\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><h3>Raising Awareness\n</h3><p>Danielle now shares her story to educate others about this life-threatening condition. Tragically, in June 2017, a two-year-old girl lost her life to RMSF after being misdiagnosed.\n</p><p>According to Dr. Paige Armstrong, a medical epidemiologist at the CDC, children often display atypical symptoms of RMSF, which contributes to frequent misdiagnoses.\n</p><p>\u201cProtect your child,\u201d Danielle urges other parents. \u201cAlways be an advocate for them. Do your own research and trust your instincts. Doctors are human, too\u2014they don\u2019t know everything.\u201d\n</p><p>Thanks to her advocacy, Mason has fully recovered. Her experience is a powerful reminder of the importance of vigilance and persistence when it comes to tick-borne diseases.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>As global temperatures continue to rise, the number of insects, including ticks, is also increasing. For instance, an American study revealed that tick-borne diseases have tripled in the past 15 years. Despite repeated warnings from experts to wear long pants and sleeves, following this advice during the sweltering summer months isn\u2019t always practical. 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