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Neurologic Complications of Babesiosis, United States, 2011-2021.
Emerg Infect Dis ; 29(6): 1127-1135, 2023 06.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37209667
Babesiosis is a globally distributed parasitic infection caused by intraerythrocytic protozoa. The full spectrum of neurologic symptoms, the underlying neuropathophysiology, and neurologic risk factors are poorly understood. Our study sought to describe the type and frequency of neurologic complications of babesiosis in a group of hospitalized patients and assess risk factors that might predispose patients to neurologic complications. We reviewed medical records of adult patients who were admitted to Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, during January 2011-October 2021 with laboratory-confirmed babesiosis. More than half of the 163 patients experienced >1 neurologic symptoms during their hospital admissions. The most frequent symptoms were headache, confusion/delirium, and impaired consciousness. Neurologic symptoms were associated with high-grade parasitemia, renal failure, and history of diabetes mellitus. Clinicians working in endemic areas should recognize the range of symptoms associated with babesiosis, including neurologic.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Babesiosis / Babesia microti / Enfermedades del Sistema Nervioso Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adult / Humans País/Región como asunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: Emerg Infect Dis Asunto de la revista: DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Babesiosis / Babesia microti / Enfermedades del Sistema Nervioso Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adult / Humans País/Región como asunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: Emerg Infect Dis Asunto de la revista: DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article