Relapsing Fever (Noun)
Meaning
Marked by recurring high fever and transmitted by the bite of infected lice or ticks; characterized by episodes of high fever and chills and headache and muscle pain and nausea that recur every week or ten days for several months.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Relapsing fever is a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of infected lice or ticks, primarily found in the western United States and Africa.
- Symptoms of relapsing fever can range from mild to severe, with episodes of high fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and nausea that recur for several months.
- If left untreated, relapsing fever can lead to serious complications such as heart inflammation and bleeding, resulting in high mortality rates.
- Early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment of relapsing fever can prevent complications and significantly improve outcomes for patients.
- A combination of avoiding tick and lice bites and proper treatment can reduce the recurrence and spread of relapsing fever in high-risk populations.