Relapsing Fever
Relapsing Fever Causes
The two bacteria that cause the relapsing fever are Borrelia recurrentis and Borrelia duttoni that belongs to the Borrelia family.
Relapsing Fever Definition
Relapsing fever is an infection transferred by a tick or a louse which is characterized by repeated episodes of fever. Other names for relapsing fever are tick-borne relapsing fever and louse-borne relapsing fever.
Relapsing Fever Diagnosis
Lab studies: hematologic study, blood tests Chest radiography and hepatobiliary ultrasonography for cases of pulmonary or hepatic manifestations dominate, ECG
Relapsing Fever Symptoms and Signs
Sudden occurrence of fever Rigors Neck stiffness and headache Nausea Vomiting Myalgia (muscle aches) Arthralgia (joint aches) Bleeding Seizures/fits Unsteady gait Face is drooping Coma Weakness
Relapsing Fever Treatment
Involves mostly antibiotics such as tetracycline, doxycycline, or penicillin