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serum alanine aminotransferase is high
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liver function test
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vector
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Ixodes ticks
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mechanism of infection
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sporozoites injected into bloodstream directly infect RBC
uses part of host cell's cytoplasm to make membrane |
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within RBC
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divides into 2-4 merozoites
forms tetrad/maltese cross lyses cell, releasing vermicules (infectious bodies) cycle repeats |
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infection in NE US (new england)
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Babesiosis
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maltese cross (tetrad) on peripheral blood smear (Giemsa-stained)
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Babesiosis
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howell-Jolly body
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inclusion body on RBC representing incompletely extruded nucleus-indicitive of asplenia (pts w/ this susceptible to serious babesial and encapsulated bacterial infections)
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babesiosis treatment
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mild-atovaquone and azithromycin
severe-clindamycin and quinine RBC exchange transfusion |
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prevention
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personal protective measures (DEETS, clothing, etc.)
removal of tick w/in 24 hours |
