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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study reveals emerging cases of babesiosis in Mid-Atlantic region

A newly published study in the Journal of Medical Entomology provides critical insights into the emergence of babesiosis in the Mid-Atlantic region, documenting human cases and the presence of Babesia microti in local tick ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Babesiosis and what you need to know about the 2023 tick season

Tick season is underway in much of the U.S. This season, another tick-borne disease is on the list of concerns. That's because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found a significant increase in reported cases ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

CDC report describes recent trends in prevalence of babesiosis

The prevalence of babesiosis is increasing in certain states, including Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, which should now be considered to have endemic transmission, according to research published in the March 17 issue ...