A case of babesiosis in a returning traveller

A case of babesiosis in a returning traveller

Human babesiosis data in Africa is scarce. The clinical presentation and parasite morphology mimics falciparum malaria infection. Diagnostic confirmation is informed by adequate history and communication with the laboratory to activate appropriate testing. This case report describes the course of a...

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Published in:Southern African journal of infectious diseases Vol. 39; no. 1; pp. e1 - e4
Main Authors: Mac Donald, James W., Frean, John A., Ratabane, John M., Moodley, Bhavani, Mannaru, Karissa, Holz, Guillaume E.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 28-03-2024
African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS
Subjects:
babesia microti
Babesiosis
Case Report
Malaria
Pantoprazole
plasmodium falciparum
South Africa
Travelers
Zoonoses
South Africa
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Summary:Human babesiosis data in Africa is scarce. The clinical presentation and parasite morphology mimics falciparum malaria infection. Diagnostic confirmation is informed by adequate history and communication with the laboratory to activate appropriate testing. This case report describes the course of a returning traveller with persisting symptoms that resolved on tailored antimicrobial therapy following prompt collaborative diagnosis.\r\n\r\nContribution\r\nCase highlighting overlapping characteristics of Babesia and malaria infection, necessitating close clinical and laboratory correlation to confirm diagnosis.\r\n
ISSN:2312-0053
2313-1810
DOI:10.4102/sajid.v39i1.588