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.

Unexplained fevers

Episodes of fever for which no infectious cause can be identified.


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PMID (PMCID)
27767010
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Transmission of Babesia microti Parasites by Solid Organ Transplantation.
Brennan MB, Herwaldt BL, Kazmierczak JJ, Weiss JW, Klein CL, Leith CP, He R, Oberley MJ, Tonnetti L, Wilkins PP, Gauthier GM.
Emerg Infect Dis. 2016;22(11):.
Babesiosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained fever and hemolytic anemia after blood transfusion or organ transplantation.