Diagnosis and Management of Babesiosis

Publication Date: January 14, 2021
Last Updated: March 22, 2022

Diagnosis

For diagnostic confirmation of acute babesiosis, IDSA recommends peripheral blood smear examination or PCR rather than antibody testing. ( S , M)

Comment: The diagnosis of babesiosis should be based on epidemiological risk factors and clinical evidence, and confirmed by blood smear examination or PCR.

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Overview

Title

Diagnosis and Management of Babesiosis

Authoring Organization

Infectious Diseases Society of America