Relapsing Fever

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In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan.
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Excerpt

Relapsing fever typically refers to malaria-like illnesses, characterized by recurrent fevers, chills, and malaise, caused by various spirochetes belonging to Borrelia species. The causative organism and associated vector vary based on the geographic area of exposure.

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