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Tick Found in Austin Apartment Linked to Rare Relapsing Fever
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The condition is known as relapsing fever, which is a rare occurrence.
A tick found in an Austin apartment has been linked to a rare condition. The condition is known as relapsing fever, which is a rare occurrence. Further information about this incident is available from SciTechDaily.
Details about the tick and the apartment where it was found are not specified here. Readers in Austin can find more information about this rare case from the source, SciTechDaily, for a more detailed understanding of the situation.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: SciTechDaily ·
Reading time: 1 min
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