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(A68.0) Louse-borne relapsing fever
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5 447 in individuals diagnosis louse-borne relapsing fever confirmed
Diagnosis louse-borne relapsing fever is diagnosed Women are 12.32% more likely than Men
2 388
Men receive the diagnosis louse-borne relapsing fever
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis louse-borne relapsing fever
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease louse-borne relapsing fever - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 30-34, 40-44, 55-59, 70-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 10-29, 35-39, 45-54, 60-69, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 10-14, 20-24, 30-54, 65-74, 80-84, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 15-19, 25-29, 55-64, 75-79, 85-94
Disease Features louse-borne relapsing fever
Absence or low individual and public risk
Louse-borne relapsing fever - what does this mean
Louse-borne relapsing fever is caused by the bacterium borrelia recurrentis, which is transmitted from person to person through the bites of infected lice. the bacteria enter the body through the bite and then multiply in the blood, causing fever, headache, muscle pain, and chills. these symptoms may recur several times over the course of weeks or months.
What happens during the disease - louse-borne relapsing fever
Louse-borne relapsing fever is caused by the bacterium borrelia recurrentis, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected body lice. once inside the body, the bacteria multiply and spread through the bloodstream, causing fever, headache, muscle pain, and chills. as the body's immune system tries to fight the infection, the bacteria can enter a dormant state, causing the symptoms to recur over time. treatment with antibiotics is necessary to prevent long-term complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Skin scraping
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Biopsy
- Serological tests
- ELISA tests
- Lumbar puncture
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the severity of symptoms and eliminate the infection.
- Administer antibiotics such as tetracycline or chloramphenicol to reduce the severity of symptoms.
- Provide supportive care such as fluids and rest.
- Monitor for any signs of complications such as meningitis.
- Administer antipyretics to reduce fever.
- Provide education on proper hygiene and sanitation.
- Encourage good personal hygiene such as frequent hand washing.
- Advise the patient to avoid close contact with others.
- Encourage the patient to get plenty of rest.
- Provide lice removal treatments.
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
47 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Louse-borne relapsing fever - Prevention
Louse-borne relapsing fever can be prevented by avoiding contact with lice-infested clothing and bedding, washing and drying clothes at high temperatures, and regularly treating clothes and bedding with insecticides. additionally, personal hygiene and regular bathing can help reduce the risk of infection.