Babesiosis

Babesiosis is an infectious disease caused by protozoa of the genus <i>Babesia</i> and characterized by a febrile illness and hemolytic anemia but with manifestations ranging from an asymptomatic infection to a fulminating illness that can result in death.

Confusion

Lack of clarity and coherence of thought, perception, understanding, or action.


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2225809
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Babesiosis in a Connecticut resident.
Alward W, Javaid M, Garner J.
Conn Med. 1990;54(8):425-7.
We report a case of babesiosis in an elderly male manifested by high fevers, confusion, hemolytic anemia, and thrombocytopenia.