Question 1

how do you get  babesiosis?

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Ticks: Babesia is an intraerythrocytic protozoan similar to malaria that is acquired by tick bite in specific endemic areas. It can also be transmitted by blood transfusion.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: babesiosis?

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Infection from tick.: Babesiosis is typically acquired from the bite of an infected tick (ixodes scapularis). Most cases tend to occur in the northeast and upper midwest. In some cases, the symptoms can be like the flu. For people who have a weakened immune system, the infection can be life threatening. There are effective treatments for babesiosis, so if you think you may have babesiosis you should see your doctor.

Question 3

can babesiosis return after it was cured? my son has similar symptoms, but i'm hoping its the flu.

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Humph : It is hard to eradicate and not uncommon to need retreatment.  Have your son checked out as soon as possible.

Question 4

can babesiosis interfere with standard lyme treatment?

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Must be considered: Many patients with lyme disease have co-infections with babesiosis &/or bartonella. These can cause symptoms as or even more serious than lyme. Many lyme specialists feel it is impossible to effectively treat lyme unless you treat these co-infections & that the best strategy is to focus on treating the co-infections first. Babesiosis is easier to clear than lyme but is still a challenge to treat.

Question 5

can a bad case of babesiosis still leave liver damage after 20 years and can alcohol make it worse at this point?

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Doubt it: Most likely cause of liver damage is alcohol you may be consuming. Also check if you have other causes of hepatitis (infectious or non-infectious).

Question 6

in the absence of overt allergic symptoms, does a high ige level (600; normal 0-100) indicate a protozoal infection like trichomoniasis or babesiosis?

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Usually not: First of all, the old biology-class story that "IgE fights parasites" isn't true; it's mostly about worms, not the protozoa you mention. Usually we never find the cause for a high IgE, though some folks with bad allergies run high levels and there are a handful of uncommon diseases where they run high. Best wishes.

Question 7

how do you get cured of babesious?

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Antibiotics: Babesiosis is treated with a two-antibiotic combination, either azithromycin/atovaquone or clindamycin/quinine.  Good luck!

Question 8

can you die from lymes & babesious?

Accepted Answer

Tick borne disease: Lyme disease won't kill you, but can cause serious morbidity. Babesiosis on the other hand, can prove fatal. In fact, it's often referred to as 'malaria of the North East' since it's found in the Northeastern United States. If u think you've been bitten by a tick or have questions about tick borne diseases, it's good to see an Infectious Diseases doctor who's an expert in these types of infections

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i need a refill on my medication?

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So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not.

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i need refills on my medications?

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Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo

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