Babesiosis

B. microti - protozoa

Etiology

  • Spirochete
  • Tick (Ixodes) borne

Risk Factors

  • Endemic Northeast/Northern Mid-west US
  • Can co-infect w/lyme and anaplasmosis

Symptoms

  • 1-4 w after infxn
  • Subacute f, c, sweats, HA, muscle aches
  • In severe cases hemolytic anemia, kidney, liver injury, resp distress

Tests