What is the definition or description of: babesiosis?

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.

Babesia: Babesiosis is a malaria-like parasitic disease caused by infection with babesia, a genus of protozoal piroplasms.[1] after trypanosomes, babesia is thought to be the second most common blood parasites of mammals, and they can have a major impact on health of domestic animals in areas without severe winters.

Babesiosis: Babesiosis is an illness that can be spread when nymphs or adult ticks carrying a protozoan called babesia bite a human being. The vector is mammals. Sx's: fatigue, chills, muscle/joint pain, fever. Less common: nausea, abdominal pain, jaundice, headache. More severe: sweats, difficulty breathing & chest/hip pain. Dx can be confirmed with PCR/ antibodies.