Babesiosis history and symptoms
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Overview
The hallmark of Babesiosis is malaria-like symptoms in an endemic area. A positive history of exposure to an endemic area, exposure to the area during a season with high levels of tick activity and malaria-like symptoms are subsequently suggestive of Babesiosis. However proper diagnosis of the disease may only be achieved through microscopic examination methods such as a peripheral blood smear or serologic testing B microti titers. The most common symptoms of Babesiosis include fever, chills, and other common physical symptoms such as muscle aches and fatigue.
History and Symptoms
The average patient infected with Babesiosis will not display any physical symptoms. Furthermore if symptoms are present, they will usually appear 1 to 4 weeks after inoculation (once infected with the parasite). Even with treatment, you may experience a prolonging of symptoms for several weeks, post infection.
Common symptoms include: