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Once in the bloodstream, Babesia microti enters a red blood cell, reproduces by cell division, and destroys the cell, causing anemia

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What microbe cause tuberculosis?

mycobacterium tuberculosis the most common causeother causes aremycobacterium bovismycobacterium africanummycobacterium canettimycobacterium microti


Does lyme disease cause weight loss?

While weight loss can occur as a result of Lyme disease due to loss of appetite, fatigue, and other symptoms, it is not typically a prominent or defining feature of the illness. Treatment for Lyme disease can also lead to weight gain as the body heals and returns to normal functioning. If you are experiencing unexplained weight loss, it is important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause.


What is the Differences between babesiosis and lyme disease?

Babesiosis is caused by a parasite transmitted through tick bites, while Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Symptoms of babesiosis can include fever, fatigue, and anemia, while symptoms of Lyme disease can include a characteristic bull's-eye rash, joint pain, and flu-like symptoms. Treatment for babesiosis typically involves antiparasitic medications, while Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics.


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 : )


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What germ causes Babesiosis?

Babesia microti


Do Babesia microti cause symptoms?

The majority of people who are infected have no visible symptoms


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


How is the Babesia microti spread?

A tick picks up the parasites by feeding on an infected mouse and then passes them on by biting a new host, possibly a human


What is a babesia?

A babesia is a member of a genus of hematozoa of the family Babesiidae.


Is babesia gibsoni zoonotic to people?

NO


What was the technical term for Texas fever?

Babesia bigemina


What has the author Yudha Fahrimal written?

Yudha Fahrimal has written: 'Detection of Babesia bovis carrier cattle using polymerase chain reaction amplification of parasite DNA' -- subject(s): Cattle, Veterinary protozoology, Babesia, Parasites


What is babesiasis?

Babesiasis is a disease caused by infection by protozoa of the genus Babesia - usually transmitted by tics.


What is drug name for imidocarb?

Imizol, For the treatment of babesiosis in dogs with clinical signs and/or demonstrated Babesia organisms in the blood.


What microbe cause tuberculosis?

mycobacterium tuberculosis the most common causeother causes aremycobacterium bovismycobacterium africanummycobacterium canettimycobacterium microti


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.