Synonym for relapsing fever ... An acute infection characterised by recurrent episodes of pyrexia alternating with asymptomatic intervals of apparent recovery. This condition has worldwide distribution and is caused by spirochetes of the genus borrelia. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
a paroxysmal fever that recurs, such as in malaria, meningococcemia, rat-bite fever, and tularemia. relapsing fever.
Type: Term Synonyms: relapsing fever