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Relapsing fever and louse-borne typhus are two different bacterial infections caused by Borrelia and Rickettsia bacteria, respectively.
Relapsing fever is caused by Borrelia species and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks, lice, or fleas. Symptoms typically include recurrent episodes of fever, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, and vomiting. Treatment involves antibiotics such as doxycycline, penicillin, or erythromycin.
Louse-borne typhus, also known as epidemic typhus, is caused by Rickettsia prowazekii and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected body lice. Symptoms typically include high fever, headache, muscle aches, rash, and confusion. Treatment involves antibiotics such as doxycycline or azithromycin.
Both diseases are serious and can be life-threatening if left untreated. Prevention involves avoiding exposure to ticks, lice, and fleas, as well as practicing good hygiene and wearing protective clothing in areas with high risk of infection.