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Babesia microti infection and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in an immunocompetent patient

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Babesiosis is a rare and potentially severe tick-borne illness endemic to the Northeastern and upper Midwestern regions of the USA. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is an uncommon condition resulting from over-activation of the immune system. The first known case of babesiosis and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in an immunocompetent patient is reported here.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2017.09.026

Authors: Shanette A. Go, Vania H. Phuoc, Sarah E. Eichenberg, Zelalem Temesgen, Thomas J. Beckman

Institutions: Mayo Clinic, University of South Florida

Language: English

Topic: Vector-borne infectious diseases

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900