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Description	Coltivirus from ticks in spring and early summer
Location	Mountains or highlands regions of western states and western Canada that contain rocky surfaces with moderate shrub cover and scattered pines
Cause	Acute and benign disease from getting bitten by a tick
Symptoms	High fever, headache, muscle aches, lethargy
Treatment	Seek medical attention from a physician
Prevention	Avoid tick-infested habitats during spring and early summer Use personal protection, such as wearing pants and shirts with long sleeves
Other Facts	150–200 cases reported each year 1438 cases reported between 1980–88, 63% in Colorado Also transmitted to chipmunks, ground squirrels and deer mice

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