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Two Neonates With Postnatally Acquired Tickborne Infections
Andrew S Handel1, Harriet Hellman2, Saul R Hymes3
1Department of Pediatrics, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, Stony Brook, New York; and andrew.handel@stonybrookmedicine.edu.
Pediatrics
|November 29, 2019
Summary
Two neonates contracted tickborne illnesses, including Lyme disease and babesiosis, highlighting rare infections in infants. Early identification and management are crucial for these challenging neonatal tick bite cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Neonatal tick bites pose risks for rare infections.
- Limited data exists on tickborne illnesses in neonates.
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