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Relapsing Fever

Relapsing Fever

DESCRIPTION

 

  • Borrelia spirochete bacteria found in ticks in log cabins and houses containing rodent nests
LOCATION

 

  • Mountainous regions of the western United States and British Columbia
CAUSE

 

  • A fever that recurs from getting bitten by an infected tick
SYMPTOMS

 

  • Recurring fever
  • Muscle and joint aches 
  • Nausea
TREATMENT

 

  • Seek medical attention from a physician
PREVENTION

 

  • Inspect cabins for rodents and nests
  • Treat cabins with insecticides or fumigate to kill any ticks
OTHER FACTS

 

  • This type of tick is active at night
  • The tick bite is painless so it may go unnoticed