Human babesiosis is a tick-borne, malaria-like illness characterized by fever, malaise, and hemolytic anemia.
Most infected individuals are asymptomatic.
Human babesiosis i...
Few patients recall a tick bite.
Patients live in or have recently traveled to an endemic region.
Initial symptoms begin 1 to 4 weeks after the tick bite and are vague. They may include...
For asymptomatic patients who are otherwise healthy, treatment is only recommended if their babe...
Some improvement of symptoms should be noted within 24 to 48 hours of onset of therapy.
Those who are only mildly affected usually have...
American Academy of Pediatrics. Babesiosis. In: Kimberlin DW, Brady MT, Jackson MA, et al, eds. Red Book: 2015 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 30th ed. Elk Grove Vi...
21061004 Babesiosis (disorder)
73908004 Infection by Babesia microti (disorder)
51613008 Infection by Babesia divergens (disorder)
Q: How long does a tick have to be attached for infection to occur?
A: In general, successful transmission requires at least 24 hours of attachment.
Q: How should a tick be removed?
A: The tick shoul...
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FIG. 11.66. Babesiosis. Babesiosis should be suspected in the setting of fever and anemia occurring in a patient living in an endemic area, such as Cape Cod. This girl, splenectomized during an episode of abdominal trauma years earlier, has a large number of ring forms in her erythrocytes.
FIG. 11.66. Babesiosis. Babesiosis should be suspected in the setting of fever and anemia occurring in a patient living in an endemic area...