Shortly after returning from a trip to several continents,a young man experiences episodes of fever,chills,muscle aches,and headache that recur at irregular intervals.The young man reports carrying only a large backpack and commonly staying in hostels along the way while traveling.Which of the following diseases is he likely to have?

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The symptoms and the travel history of staying in hostels, where conditions might favor the spread of lice, suggest louse-borne relapsing fever. This disease is characterized by episodes of fever, chills, muscle aches, and headaches that recur at irregular intervals, fitting the description of the young man's symptoms.

Shortly After Returning from a Trip to Several Continents,a Young