relapsing fever

English

Noun

relapsing fever (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) an infection caused by certain bacteria of the genus Borrelia, transmitted by lice and ticks

Synonyms

Derived terms
  • Dutton's relapsing fever
  • Persian relapsing fever
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