ICD-11 definition : A spirochaetal infection caused by the human to human transmission of Borrelia recurrentis
by the human body louse. Epidemics are associated with poor living conditions as may
result from famine or war. Episodic fever may progress to severe jaundice, haemorrhage,
confusion and death. Confirmation is by identification of Borrelia in blood films.;
ICD-11 synonym : Relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis;
ICD-11 inclusion : Relapsing fever due to Borrelia recurrentis;
A spirochaetal infection caused by the human to human transmission of Borrelia recurrentis
by the human body louse. Epidemics are associated with poor living conditions as may
result from famine or war. Episodic fever may progress to severe jaundice, haemorrhage,
confusion and death. Confirmation is by identification of Borrelia in blood films.