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In the United States, babesiosis usually is caused by a [[parasite]] called "Babesii microti". The parasite attacks [[red blood cells]] in much the same way as the parasite that causes [[malaria]]. When a Babesia-infected [[tick]] bites a person, it introduces parasites that may cause symptoms of the disease. | In the United States, babesiosis usually is caused by a [[parasite]] called "Babesii microti". The parasite attacks [[red blood cells]] in much the same way as the parasite that causes [[malaria]]. When a Babesia-infected [[tick]] bites a person, it introduces parasites that may cause symptoms of the disease. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
In the United States, babesiosis usually is caused by a parasite called "Babesii microti". The parasite attacks red blood cells in much the same way as the parasite that causes malaria. When a Babesia-infected tick bites a person, it introduces parasites that may cause symptoms of the disease.