Relapsing Fever

Bacteria known as spirochetes, Borrelia recurrentis, closely related to the organisms that cause Lyme disease cause Relapsing Fever. The bacteria may be transmitted to humans by either ticks or lice. The disease occurs in Ethiopia, Sudan and in South America.

Manifestations: The illness is characterised by periods of:

What can happen though is that the above characteristics of the disease alternating with periods when the fever subsides and the person feels relatively well again.

Diagnosis and treatment: Diagnosis is by way of taking a blood test. Treatment is available.

Prevent relapsing fever by:

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