Infectious Diseases
Tick-borne relapsing fever
Serious
ICD-10: A68 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: टिक-जनित आवर्ती बुखार · தமிழ்: டிக் காய்ச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಟಿಕ್ ಜ್ವರ · తెలుగు: టిక్ జ్వరం · বাংলা: টিক জ্বর · मराठी: टिक ताप · ગુજરાતી: ટિક તાવ
About this condition
Tick-borne relapsing fever is caused by bacteria transmitted through soft tick bites, leading to episodes of high fever that come and go. Patients experience sudden fever spells lasting several days, followed by fever-free periods, in a recurring pattern. The condition is treatable with antibiotics but requires proper diagnosis.
Common symptoms
recurring fever
chills
headache
muscle pain
joint pain
nausea
vomiting
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | टिक-जनित आवर्ती बुखार · बार-बार बुखार · चिचड़ी का बुखार · सिर दर्द |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | டிக் காய்ச்சல் · திரும்பும் காய்ச்சல் · தலைவலி · உடல் வலி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಟಿಕ್ ಜ್ವರ · ಪುನರಾವರ್ತಿತ ಜ್ವರ · ತಲೆನೋವು · ದೇಹ ನೋವು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | టిక్ జ్వరం · పునరావృత జ్వరం · తలనొప్పి · శరీర నొప్పి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | টিক জ্বর · পুনরাবৃত্ত জ্বর · মাথা ব্যথা · শরীর ব্যথা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | टिक ताप · वारंवार येणारा ताप · डोकेदुखी · शरीर दुखणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ટિક તાવ · વારંવાર તાવ · માથાનો દુખાવો · શરીર દુખાવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Tick-borne relapsing fever?
recurring fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, nausea.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Tick-borne relapsing fever common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Tick-borne relapsing fever?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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