Forrester K, Franco LG, Postelnicu R, Jacobs REA. Haematologic complications from human babesiosis: a case report.
New Microbes New Infect 2015;
8:148-9. [PMID:
27257494 PMCID:
PMC4877399 DOI:
10.1016/j.nmni.2015.10.008]
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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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