Babesia microti: from Mice to Ticks to an Increasing Number of Highly Susceptible Humans.
J Clin Microbiol
; 55(10): 2903-2912, 2017 10.
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| ID: mdl-28747374
ABSTRACT
Babesia microti, a zoonotic intraerythrocytic parasite, is the primary etiological agent of human babesiosis in the United States. Human infections range from subclinical illness to severe disease resulting in death, with symptoms being related to host immune status. Despite advances in our understanding and management of B. microti, the incidence of infection in the United States has increased. Therefore, research focused on eradicating disease and optimizing clinical management is essential. Here we review this remarkable organism, with emphasis on the clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of human disease.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Babesiosis
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Enfermedades por Picaduras de Garrapatas
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Babesia microti
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Antiparasitarios
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Microbiol
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos