The Louse-Borne Form of Relapsing Fever Is Not

question 19

Multiple Choice

The louse-borne form of relapsing fever is not

• A)Caused by Brucella spp.
• B)Commonly associated with up to ten relapses
• C)Treated successfully with doxycycline or erythromycin
• D)Usually seen in epidemics, whereas the tick-borne form is not

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Definitions:

Brachialis

A muscle in the upper arm that flexes the elbow, located underneath the biceps muscle.

Triceps Brachii

A major muscle of the upper arm that extends the forearm and is comprised of three heads: long, medial, and lateral.

Hamstring Group

A group of three muscles at the back of the thigh that are involved in bending the knee.

Semitendinosus

One of the three hamstring muscles located at the back of the thigh, important for bending the knee and extending the hip.