Relapsing Fever: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by relapsing fever:

Respiratory system (J00-J99)

  • Bronchopneumonia (progressive form of pneumonia/pneumonia in which inflammation involves focal areas surrounding bronchi).

Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59).

Blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90).

  • Splenic rupture (rupture of the spleen)

Cardiovascular system (I00-I99)

Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93).

  • Gastrointestinal hemorrhage (synonyms: GI hemorrhage; GIB; gastrointestinal hemorrhage).

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

  • Arthritis (inflammation of the joints)

Genitourinary system (kidneys, urinary tract – reproductive organs) (N00-N99).

  • Nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys)