Learn About Babesiosis

What is the definition of Babesiosis?
Babesiosis refers to a condition caused by microscopic parasites that infect the red blood cells. Many people who are infected with Babesia parasites do not experience any symptoms of the condition. When present, signs and symptoms may include flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, body aches, nausea and fatigue. In severe cases, Babesiosis may be associated with hemolytic anemia. Babesia parasites are primarily spread by infected ticks.
What are the alternative names for Babesiosis?
  • Babesiosis
  • Babesia parasite infection
  • Human babesiosis
Who are the top Babesiosis Local Doctors?
Elite in Babesiosis
Elite in Babesiosis
Obihiro, JP 

Naoaki Yokoyama practices in Obihiro, Japan. Yokoyama is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Babesiosis. Their top areas of expertise are Babesiosis, Spotted Fever, Sepsis, and Toxoplasmosis.

Elite in Babesiosis
Elite in Babesiosis
Obihiro, JP 

Thillaiampalam Sivakumar practices in Obihiro, Japan. Sivakumar is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Babesiosis. Their top areas of expertise are Babesiosis, Rickettsialpox, and Spotted Fever.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Babesiosis
Elite in Babesiosis
Obihiro, JP 

Ikuo Igarashi practices in Obihiro, Japan. Igarashi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Babesiosis. Their top areas of expertise are Babesiosis, Sepsis, Malaria, and Strongyloidiasis.

What are the latest Babesiosis Clinical Trials?
A Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Oral Tafenoquine Plus Standard of Care Versus Placebo Plus Standard of Care in Patients Hospitalized for Babesiosis

Summary: This study is a double-blind, randomized, multisite, placebo-controlled trial comparing the safety and efficacy of TQ versus placebo in patients hospitalized for babesiosis with low risk for relapsing disease who will also be administered a standard-of-care antimicrobial regimen (A/A) that is recommended in the 2020 IDSA guideline on the diagnosis and management of babesiosis.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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