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| Alternative Names: | Tick-borne relapsing fever, Louse-borne relapsing fever
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| Prevention: | Wearing proper clothing and insect repellent will help prevent infection. Lice and tick control in endemic areas is another important public health measure.
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Review Date: 1/3/2003
Reviewed By: Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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