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In serious cases, babesiosis is treated with a combination of clindamycin (Cleocin) and quinine
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Can babesiosis effect humans?
Yes, Babesiosis can affect humans. It is one of several diseases that can be transmitted to people from a tick bite. It is a malaria-like infection that infects the red blood cells and it is caused by a protozoa. It is treated with an anti-malarial (often Mepron) combined with an antibiotic (often Zithromax, Biaxin, or Ketek). People who have or may have Babesiosis should also be tested for other tick-borne diseases including Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis (HME & HGE), Bartonella, Mycoplasma, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. These diseases can be very serious and chronic if not properly treated early in the infection. One place you can get information on Babesiosis is http:/www.wrongdiagnosis.com/b/babesiosis/intro.htm For information on all tick-borne diseases, check out www.lymenet.org I am currently being treated for Babesiosis and several other tick-borne diseases, and I am human : )
Is Babesiosis rare?
Babesiosis is a rare, tick-transmitted disease
When is the risk for babesiosis highest?
The risk for babesiosis is highest during June and July
What is the Differences between babesiosis and lyme disease?
Babesiosis is an infection with Babesia organism. It is a co-infection of Lyme disease.
How often does Babesiosis occur?
By 1995, fewer than 500 cases of babesiosis had been reported in the United States
What are the dangers to humans who have babesiosis?
Babesiosis is a disease mainly caused by ticks. This disease is similar to malaria and can cause severe anemia.
What spreads Babesiosis?
Tick bite
What is the scientific name of the invertebrate that causes babesiosis?
Babesiosis is a malaria-like parasitic disease caused by 'Babesia', a genus of protozoal piroplasms.
How does Babesiosis get diagnosed?
Babesiosis can be diagnosed by examining a blood sample microscopically and detecting the presence of Babesia microti within the blood cells
What germ causes Babesiosis?
Babesia microti
Can Babesiosis cause headaches and or migraine headache?
Migraine is a primary, genetic neurological disorder, and as such it cannot be a symptom. Babesiosis can however cause other secondary headache types as a symptom, or may even trigger Migraine in susceptible individuals.
Where is Babesiosis found?
The disease occurs primarily in New England and New York, especially on the coastal islands
