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Tick Fever

Description:

Tick fever is a bacterial or viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected ticks. It can affect both humans and animals, causing various symptoms such as high fever, body aches, fatigue, and headaches. Prompt medical treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Sense 1 - Noun: A disease caused by tick-borne bacteria

Example sentence:

Tick fever can be a severe condition if not diagnosed and treated early.

Sense 2 - Noun: A disease caused by tick-borne virus

Example sentence:

Tick fever, caused by the Powassan virus, is relatively rare but can have severe neurological effects in infected individuals.

Sense 3 - Noun: A regional name for babesiosis

Example sentence:

In some regions, tick fever is used as a local term for the parasitic disease babesiosis.

Sense 4 - Noun: Informal term for enthusiasm or excitement

Example sentence:

I couldn't sleep last night due to the tick fever I had for the upcoming concert.

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