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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
Naoaki Yokoyama
Elite in Babesiosis
Naoaki Yokoyama
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, Sepsis, Spotted Fever, and Toxoplasmosis.

Elite in Babesiosis
Thillaiampalam Sivakumar
Elite in Babesiosis
Thillaiampalam Sivakumar
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
Ikuo Igarashi
Elite in Babesiosis
Ikuo Igarashi
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 Anemia.

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What are the latest Babesiosis Clinical Trials?
Human Babesiosis in Metropolitan France: a Retrospective and Multicenter Descriptive Analysis.
Human Babesiosis in Metropolitan France: a Retrospective and Multicenter Descriptive Analysis.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 16, 2026

Summary: Human babesiosis is a rare zoonosis in Europe caused by protozoa of the genus Babesia, transmitted to humans mainly by ticks of the genus Ixodes. The infection mainly affects individuals who have undergone splenectomy, are immunocompromised, or are elderly, which correspond to the risk factors for the disease. The infection is often underdiagnosed due to its rarity and its often nonspecific clinic...

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B-FREE Chronic Babesiosis Study: A Phase 2 Open Label Study of Tafenoquine for Treatment of Chronic Babesiosis Patients With Severe Fatigue
B-FREE Chronic Babesiosis Study: A Phase 2 Open Label Study of Tafenoquine for Treatment of Chronic Babesiosis Patients With Severe Fatigue
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: Phase 2 Open Label Study of Tafenoquine for Treatment of Chronic Babesiosis Patients with Severe Fatigue

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