Haematologic complications from human babesiosis: a case report

Abstract Formerly known as Nantucket fever, babesiosis is increasing in incidence across the Northeastern United States. Because of its emerging health risk globally, it is important to be aware of its various presenting manifestations. We present the case of a middle-aged man with haemolytic anaemi...

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Published in:New microbes and new infections Vol. 8; no. C; pp. 148 - 149
Main Authors: Forrester, K, Franco, L.G, Postelnicu, R, Jacobs, R.E.A
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01-11-2015
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Summary:Abstract Formerly known as Nantucket fever, babesiosis is increasing in incidence across the Northeastern United States. Because of its emerging health risk globally, it is important to be aware of its various presenting manifestations. We present the case of a middle-aged man with haemolytic anaemia from Babesia microti infection.
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ISSN:2052-2975
2052-2975
DOI:10.1016/j.nmni.2015.10.008