infections
Relapsing Fever
Treatment of Relapsing Fever
Antibiotics Antibiotics such astetracycline,doxycycline, orerythromycinare usually effective. Within 2 hours after the first dose of the antibiotic, an uncomfortable reaction called Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction may occur, causing sweating, shaking chills, fever, and a fall in blood pressure. To reduce the severity of this reaction, doctors may give people If people are dehydrated or have electrolyte imbalances because of vomiting, they are given fluids intravenously.Acetaminophenwithoxycodoneorhydrocodonemay be given to relieve severe headaches, andprochlorperazinecan relieve nausea and vomiting. 