protozoa infectious disease babesiosis https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5878/babesiosis https://www.malacards.org/card/babesiosis Babesia parasite infection SCTID:21061004 ICD10CM:B60.0 MEDGEN:2523 infection by Babesia NCIT:C84581 Human babesiosis GARD:0005878 MESH:D001404 DOID:9643 babesiasis Babesiosis refers to a condition caused by microscopic parasites that infect the red blood cells. Many people who are infected with Babesia parasites do not experience any symptoms of the condition. When present, signs and symptoms may include flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, body aches, nausea and fatigue. In severe cases, babesiosis can be associated with hemolytic anemia. Babesia parasites are primarily spread by infected ticks. Treatment is generally only required in people who develop symptoms of the condition. When necessary, affected people are often prescribed a combination of antimicrobial medications along with supportive care to manage symptoms. icd11.foundation:1947003329 NORD:832 MONDO:0005661 Babesia caused disease or disorder Orphanet:108 MedDRA:10003965 EFO:0007162 Babesia infectious disease piroplasmosis UMLS:C0004576 ICD9:088.82 Babesia disease or disorder obsolete_babesiosis