Louse-borne relapsing fever

• L • May 04 05



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Alternative names
Tick-borne relapsing fever, Relapsing fever

Definition
Relapsing fever is an infection transmitted by a louse or tick. It is characterized by repeated episodes of fever.

see Relapsing fever.

Last revised: December 7, 2007
by Mamikon Bozoyan, M.D.

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