Haematologic complications from human babesiosis: a case report

نویسندگان

  • K. Forrester
  • L.G. Franco
  • R. Postelnicu
  • R.E.A. Jacobs
چکیده

Formerly known as Nantucket fever, babesiosis is increasing in incidence across the Northeastern United States. Because of its emerging health risk globally, it is important to be aware of its various presenting manifestations. We present the case of a middle-aged man with haemolytic anaemia from Babesia microti infection.

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دوره 8  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015