To compare tickborne relapsing fever (TBRF) in children and adults in Jerusalem, Israel, we collected data from the medical records of all 92 patients with TBRF during 2004-2018. The 30 children with TBRF had more episodes of fever and lower inflammatory markers than adult patients.
Keywords: Borrelia; Israel; adults; bacteria; borreliosis; children; relapsing fever; spirochetes; tickborne relapsing fever; ticks; vector-borne infections.