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==Overview==
==Overview==
Babesiosis is easy to diagnose but only if it is suspected.  It will not show up on any routine tests.  It must be suspected when a persons with exposure in an endemic area develops persistent fevers and hemolytic anemia.  Babesiosis can be diagnosed by direct examination of the blood (see photo), with [[serology]], or with [[PCR]]-based tests.  Other laboratory findings include decreased numbers of [[red blood cells]] and [[platelets]] on [[complete blood count]].
Babesiosis is easy to diagnose but only if it is suspected.  It will not show up on any routine tests.  It must be suspected when a persons with exposure in an endemic area develops persistent fevers and hemolytic anemia.  Babesiosis can be diagnosed by direct examination of the blood (see photo), with [[serology]], or with [[PCR]]-based tests.  Other laboratory findings include decreased numbers of [[red blood cells]] and [[platelets]] on [[complete blood count]].
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Revision as of 15:27, 18 October 2012

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Overview

Babesiosis is easy to diagnose but only if it is suspected. It will not show up on any routine tests. It must be suspected when a persons with exposure in an endemic area develops persistent fevers and hemolytic anemia. Babesiosis can be diagnosed by direct examination of the blood (see photo), with serology, or with PCR-based tests. Other laboratory findings include decreased numbers of red blood cells and platelets on complete blood count.

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