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Revision as of 20:17, 17 December 2015

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ilan Dock, B.S.

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Natural History

Babesiosis causes a disease very similar to Malaria. In mild cases, people may experience mild fevers and anemia. In more severe cases, fevers go up to 105 degrees with shaking chills, and anemia (hemolytic anemia) can become severe. Organ failure may follow including adult respiratory distress syndrome.[1]

Complications

Babesiosis can be a very severe illness with complications including:[1]

  • Jaundice
  • Hemoglobinuria

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Babesiosis Disease. For Health Professionals. Center for Disease Control and Prevention(2015). http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/babesiosis/disease.htmlAccessed December 8, 2015.