Relapsing Fever Infection Manifesting as Aseptic Meningitis, Texas, USA.

Authors :: Ellis, Lisa
Curtis, Michael W.
Gunter, Sarah M.
Lopez, Job E.
Source :: Emerging Infectious Diseases; Oct2021, Vol. 27 Issue 10, p2681-2685, 5p
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: The article focuses on the Relapsing Fever Infection Manifesting as Aseptic Meningitis, Texas. Topics discussed include Tickborne relapsing fever (TBRF) spirochetes are globally neglected pathogens; and Borrelia turicatae is found in the southwestern and eastern United States into Latin America (1), and high-risk populations include military personnel, outdoor enthusiasts, and impoverished undocumented immigrants.