Babesiosis

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Synonyms and keywords: Babesia microti

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Babesiosis is caused by apicomplexan parasitic organism within the genus Babesia. B. Microti and B. divergens are the two species of Babesia that have been frequently reported as parasitic within human populations.

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Babesiosis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

The most potent risk factors in the development of Babesiosis are a combined effort between environment and season. Babesia parasites are transmitted via tick bites in tick-populated areas. Transmission occurs more frequently during the spring and summer in correlation with heightened periods of tick activity. Other risk factors include repeated exposure to the following potential I. scapularis and Ixodes rodent hosts; white-footed deer mice, rats, voles, chipmunks, and field mice; As well as blood transfusions from donors living within endemic areas.

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A wide range of physical findings may be associated with patients suffering from babesiosis. Asymptomatic patients will generally appear healthy without any external signs of infection. However physical examination findings are variable depending on the severity of the infection as well as the patient’s medical history. For patients exhibiting symptoms apparent during physical examination, the most common physical findings may range from a moderate fever and minor display of flu-like symptoms to Hepatomegaly, Petechiae,Ecchymoses and Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

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Case #1

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