How Do You Spell AFRICAN RELAPSING FEVER?

Pronunciation: [ˈafɹɪkən ɹɪlˈapsɪŋ fˈiːvə] (IPA)

African relapsing fever is a bacterial infection commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa. The phonetic transcription of the word "African relapsing fever" is /ˈæfrɪkən rɪˌlæpsɪŋ ˈfiːvər/. The word utilizes the American English pronunciation of "African" with a short "a" sound and a stressed syllable on the second syllable. "Relapsing" is pronounced with a short "e" and a stressed second syllable. "Fever" is pronounced with a long "e" sound and stress on the first syllable. Proper spelling and pronunciation of medical terms is essential for clear communication in healthcare.

AFRICAN RELAPSING FEVER Meaning and Definition

1. African relapsing fever, also known as tick-borne relapsing fever, is an infectious disease caused by various species of bacteria belonging to the Borrelia genus. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected soft-bodied ticks of the genus Ornithodoros. This disease is prevalent in various regions of Africa, particularly in rural and forested areas.

   The characteristic feature of African relapsing fever is the recurrence of symptoms in episodes or relapses. After an incubation period of about one to three weeks, the infected individual experiences an initial bout of fever accompanied by symptoms such as headache, muscle aches, joint pain, and fatigue. Due to the cyclic nature of the disease, these symptoms subside and reappear intermittently over several weeks or months.

   Other common manifestations of African relapsing fever include chills, sweating, enlarged lymph nodes, and gastrointestinal disturbances like nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, complications like meningitis, myocarditis, and liver dysfunction may arise.

   Diagnosis of African relapsing fever is usually confirmed through the identification of the bacteria in blood samples under a microscope. Antibiotic treatment, particularly using tetracycline or penicillin, is the primary approach to managing the disease. Prompt initiation of therapy is crucial to prevent complications and shorten the duration of symptoms.

   Prevention strategies for African relapsing fever involve avoiding tick-infested areas, using protective clothing, applying insect repellents, and conducting regular tick checks after possible exposure. Early removal of ticks can reduce the risk of transmission.

2. Tick fever, an infectious disease marked by a number of recurring attacks of fever with headache and (in Europeans) vomiting; the latter symptom is less constant in the native; the fever lasts about three days, but the apyretic interval may be from a few days to several weeks; the specific parasite of the form occurring in West Africa, and probably also in South Africa, is a spirochete, Spiroschaudinnia duttoni, the intermediate host of which is a tick, Ornithodoros moubata; the.parasite of the North African form is Spiroschaudinnia berbera which is probably transmitted by lice.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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