Relapsing Fever is spread to humans by the bites of soft-bodied ticks or human body lice. The illness is caused by the bacteria Borrelia, and is characterized by a recurring fever. Disease Reporting
Health care providers and clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases of relapsing fever within one working day upon identification. Call 971-673-1111 to reach the state health department doctor on call. See our disease reporting page for information on how to report and for telephone numbers of local health departments. For county health departments: CDC Rickettsial Tick-borne Diseases (pdf) case report form For reportable diseases lacking Oregon-specific investigative guidelines or case report forms, please contact the epidemiologist on call for assistance.
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