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==Complications==
==Complications==
Babesiosis can be a very severe illness with complications including:
Babesiosis can be a very severe illness with complications including:
* Acute respiratory distress syndrome
* [[Acute respiratory distress syndrome]]
* Heart problems
* Heart problems
* Low blood pressure
* [[Low blood pressure]]
* Kidney failure
* [[Kidney failure]]
* Severe breathing problems
* Severe breathing problems



Revision as of 16:05, 12 November 2012

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

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Overview

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.

Complications

Babesiosis can be a very severe illness with complications including:

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