Condition
Tick-borne relapsing fever
David Cohen, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Key points
- Relapsing fever is an infection transmitted by a louse or tick.
- It is characterized by repeated episodes of fever.
Alternative names
Relapsing fever, Louse-borne relapsing fever
Definition
Relapsing fever is an infection transmitted by a louse or tick. It is characterized by repeated episodes of fever.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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