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.

Pleural effusion

The presence of an excessive amount of fluid in the pleural cavity.


Total: 1

                       


(per page)
PMID (PMCID)
17558489
 FEMALE Middle Aged
Pulmonary complications of babesiosis: case report and literature review.
Cunha BA, Nausheen S, Szalda D.
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2007;26(7):505-8.
Clinicians should suspect NCPE in patients with babesiosis who acutely develop shortness of breath and have chest radiograph findings compatible with acute pulmonary edema without cardiomegaly or pleural effusions.