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.

Constitutional symptom

A symptom or manifestation indicating a systemic or general effect of a disease and that may affect the general well-being or status of an individual.


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First record of locally acquired human babesiosis in Canada caused by Babesia duncani: a case report.
Scott JD.
SAGE Open Med Case Rep. 2017;5:2050313X17725645.
The adult human male developed constitutional symptoms, which included sweats, chills, and immobilizing fatigue, and was screened for human babesiosis.