Soft Tick Relapsing Fever - United States, 2012-2021

This report summarizes demographic and clinical information for STRF cases reported during 2012-2021 from states where STRF is reportable. During this period, 251 cases were identified in 11 states. The median annual case count was 24. Most patients with STRF (55%) were hospitalized; no fatalities were reported. The geographic distribution and seasonal pattern of STRF have remained relatively constant since the 1990s. Persons should avoid rodent-infested structures and rodent habitats, such as caves, in areas where STRF is endemic. STRF surveillance, prevention, and control efforts would benefit from a standardized case definition and increased awareness of the disease among the public and clinicians.PMID:37471261 | DOI:10.15585/mmwr.mm7229a1

Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - July 20, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Amy M Beeson Anne Kjemtrup Hanna Oltean Hannah Schnitzler Heather Venkat Irene Ruberto Natalie Marzec Devon Cozart Leslie Tengelsen Stephen Ladd-Wilson Hannah Rettler Bonny Mayes Kelly Broussard Ali Garcia Lisa L Drake Elizabeth A Dietrich Jeannine Peters Source Type: research