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Human babesiosis

R K Pruthi1, W F Marshall, J C Wiltsie

  • 1Division of Hematology and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|September 1, 1995
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This case study highlights human babesiosis, an infection diagnosed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Advanced diagnostic methods improve detection and understanding of this tick-borne illness.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Babesiosis is a tick-borne illness caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Babesia.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to non-specific symptoms and low parasitemia.

Observation:

  • A 62-year-old male presented with insidious onset of fatigue, fever, weight loss, anemia, and discolored urine.
  • Abdominal CT revealed a small spleen with an irregular border.

Findings:

  • The patient's symptoms resolved with treatment.
  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detected Babesia microti DNA 53 days post-initial examination, even when peripheral blood smears were negative.
  • Improved diagnostic methods like PCR and indirect immunofluorescent antibody assays enhance detection of parasitemia.

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Implications:

  • Advanced diagnostic tools are crucial for accurate babesiosis diagnosis and monitoring.
  • These methods aid in defining the full clinical spectrum and geographic distribution of babesiosis in the US.