Endemic relapsing fever is caused by a number of Borrelia species including duttoni, hermsii (in the USA) and dugesi (in Mexico and Central America). It is borne on the tick, Ornithodoros sp.
Organisms can be identified on Leishman-stained thick or thin films.
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