Babesiosis Infections Are Increasing In The US; From Symptoms To Treatment, All About The Tick-Borne Disease

Cases of many tick-borne diseases are increasing rapidly in different parts of the US. The reports of an uptick in these infections are alarming and the concerned departments are quite tense about the present conditions. Previously, we read about the worrisome rise in Lyme disease. Presently, the US is also witnessing a spike in Babesiosis infections. If you are unaware of this disease, read on for all the necessary information.

Here’s All About Babesiosis

Patients get affected by this disease after getting bitten by a tick infected with Babesia. These microscopic parasites impact harshly on patients’ red blood cells and infect their blood. This infectious parasitic disease is rare and can cause severe symptoms.

Currently, this harmful tick-borne disease is noticing a surge in the US. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from the year 2023, Babesiosis infections are getting registered in large numbers in the northeast part of this country.

In conversation with The Washington Post, Paul Auwaerter, the professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, shared that Babesiosis can turn out to be a severe disease. The situation can turn extreme for patients with weakened immune systems.

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Symptoms & Treatment Of The Disease

It is important to take note of the symptoms and consult with a doctor immediately if someone notices these signs. Though most patients do not have any signs of sickness or face mild signs, some people may feel symptoms such as chills, fever, headache, body pain, fatigue, nausea, or sweats. According to a report by CNBC TV18, patients may tend to suffer from anaemia.

Keeping surroundings clean and reducing the chances of tick bites are the most useful solutions to avoid getting infected by this disease. The treatment procedure for Babesiosis usually depends on the doctor’s prescriptions. Also, patients are often advised to take azithromycin, atovaquone, clindamycin, and quinine, as per a report by Cleveland Clinic. If necessary, doctors advise hospitalisation for serious infections. In addition, treatment of this disease includes the process of blood transfusion at times.

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