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.

Pancytopenia

An abnormal reduction in numbers of all blood cell types (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets).


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PMID (PMCID)
23076021
 MALE
A presumptive case of cerebral babesiosis in a dog in Poland caused by a virulent Babesia canis strain.
Adaszek L, Gorna M, Klimiuk P, Kalinowski M, Winiarczyk S.
Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere. 2012;40(5):367-71.
A 5-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier was presented with an unusual clinical manifestation of acute babesiosis that included neurological signs and pancytopenia.
21862413
 MALE Middle Aged
Babesiosis: an emerging infectious disease that can affect those who travel to the northeastern United States.
Chiang E, Haller N.
Travel Med Infect Dis. 2011;9(5):238-42.
During hospitalization, the patient developed pancytopenia and jaundice and became progressively more ill. A serendipitous conversation led to the investigation into babesiosis and empiric treatment.
18390102
 MALE
An unusual form of canine babesiosis.
Van de Maele I, Savary-Bataille K, Gielen I, Daminet S.
Can Vet J. 2008;49(3):283-6.
An Akita Inu, living in Belgium, was presented with unusual clinical manifestations of acute babesiosis that included neurological signs and pancytopenia.
7668227
 MALE Middle Aged
Pancytopenia due to hemophagocytic syndrome as the presenting manifestation of babesiosis.
Gupta P, Hurley RW, Helseth PH, Goodman JL, Hammerschmidt DE.
Am J Hematol. 1995;50(1):60-2.
Babesiosis should be considered when immunocompromised patients develop pancytopenia.
7668227
 MALE Middle Aged
Pancytopenia due to hemophagocytic syndrome as the presenting manifestation of babesiosis.
Gupta P, Hurley RW, Helseth PH, Goodman JL, Hammerschmidt DE.
Am J Hematol. 1995;50(1):60-2.
Pancytopenia due to hemophagocytic syndrome as the presenting manifestation of babesiosis.