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Human babesiosis--a case report.
A Marathe1, J Tripathi, V Handa
1Pranav Pathology Laboratory, Raopura, Baroda - 390 001, Gujarat, India. anantmarathe@hotmail.com.
Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
|December 6, 2005
Summary
This study reports the first human case of Babesiosis, a tick-borne zoonotic disease, diagnosed in India. This finding expands the known geographical distribution of human Babesia infections.
Area of Science:
- Medical Entomology
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Babesiosis is an emerging tick-transmitted zoonotic disease caused by Babesia parasites.
- Human Babesiosis cases are predominantly reported from temperate regions like the United States and Europe.
- Limited cases have been documented globally in areas including China, Taiwan, Egypt, South Africa, and Mexico.
Observation:
- A case of human Babesiosis was identified in India.
- The patient was a previously healthy individual with a normal spleen (normosplenic).
Findings:
- This represents the first documented case of human Babesiosis originating from India.
- The case expands the known geographical range of human Babesia infections.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for increased awareness and diagnostic capabilities for Babesiosis in India and surrounding regions.
- Suggests potential for Babesiosis transmission in new geographical areas.
- Underscores the importance of considering tick-borne zoonotic diseases in febrile illnesses in diverse epidemiological settings.