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 |
