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Babesiosis

ORPHA:108· ICD-10 B60.0

Definition

Babesiosis is an infectious disease caused by protozoa of the genus Babesia and characterized by a febrile illness and hemolytic anemia but with manifestations ranging from an asymptomatic infection to a fulminating illness that can result in death.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
All ages