Colorado Tick Fever Treatment And Prevention

Cool Compresses

Viral infections, like Colorado tick fever, are different from bacterial infections. With a bacterial infection, the sickness is being caused by a bacteria, which can be combated with antibiotics. With a viral infection, the virus spreads throughout the body and attacks cells in a way antibiotics can't fight. You'll likely experience similar symptoms to a bacterial infection, including a fever and chills. Fever tends to cause discomfort, as does the shivering. The fever occurs due to your immune system's attempts to fight off the virus. You can use cool compresses to alleviate some of the discomfort. If you're experiencing chills along with the fever, try using a comfortably warm compress instead. Water at about seventy degrees will cool the body without making you feel chillier than you already do.