Babesiosis
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Babesiosis Outlook
What to expect with babesiosis:
With treatment, most patients recover without complications.
Those who have had their spleen removed are at greatest risk for complications from this infection.
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Babesiosis Complications
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Last Updated: Jun 2, 2009
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Babesiosis References:
Bratton RL, Corey R. Tick-borne disease. Am Fam Physician. 2005 Jun 15;71(12):2323-30.
Dhaliwal G, Cornett PA, Tierney LM Jr. Hemolytic anemia. Am Fam Physician. 2004 Jun 1;69(11):2599-606.
Krause PJ. Babesiosis. Med Clin North Am. 2002 Mar;86(2):361-73.
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