1% in those patients with immunosuppression. 11 When comparing nonpregnant patients with complications, severe anemia defined as a hemoglobin level ≤ 10 g/dL, were associated with complicated babesiosis. 14 Parasitemia level > 10% was associated with complicated babesiosis but the association did not reach statistical significance. 14 Diagnosis A high index of suspicion is required to make a diagnosis of babesiosis. 7 A diagnosis should be considered if a patient resides in or has traveled to a Babesia endemic area or has received a blood transfusion in the last 6 months and presents with symptoms that might be consi
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