Tuesday 23 October 2012

Babesiosis

Causative agent Babesia microti an intraerythrocytic Protozoa , transmitted by Ixodes( ticks) often present along with Lymes disease .
Symptoms like fever headache is seen and patient develops hemolytic anemia.
Diagnosis : Peripheral smear with Wright or Giemsa stain , Serology testing.
Treatment: Azithromycin + Atovaquone