Relapsing Fever
Description |
Borrelia spirochete bacteria found in ticks in log cabins and houses containing rodent nests |
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Location |
Mountainous regions of the western United States and British Columbia |
Cause |
A fever that recurs over and over again 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 |