Tick fever

Tick fever is a disease transmitted by blood contact, but mainly by the bite of ticks.

History
See also Timeline.

Tick fever has always been common in hot regions. Cattle populations in particular have been affected by it more than other species.

When Iskayntinsuyu was an Equestrian colony, it was discovered that the bark of the quinetree was an effective treatment against tick fever. Orchards of these trees were planted where the bark was extracted, powdered and mixed into drinks.

Attempts to develop a vaccine for this disease led to the discovery of blood types.

Causes
Tick fever can be communicated through blood contact. Most cases happen due to the bite of ticks that carry the disease, but it can also be communicated via open wounds.

Symptoms
The most common symptoms are fever, anemia and fatigue. It should be distinguished from swamp fever in equines and milk jaundice in foals.

Treatment
Tick fever is treated with tonic water prepared with the bark of the quinetree.