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A case of babesiosis in a returning traveller

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Human babesiosis data in Africa is scarce. The clinical presentation and parasite morphology mimics falciparum malaria infection. Diagnostic confirmation is informed by adequate history and communication with the laboratory to activate appropriate testing. This case report describes the course of a returning traveller with persisting symptoms that resolved on tailored antimicrobial therapy following prompt collaborative diagnosis. Contribution: and malaria infection, necessitating close clinical and laboratory correlation to confirm diagnosis.

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Donald, J., Frean, J., Ratabane, J., Moodley, B., Mannaru, K., Holz, G. (2024). A case of babesiosis in a returning traveller. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajid.v39i1.588

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J Donald John Frean John M. Ratabane Bhavani Moodley Karissa Mannaru Guillaume E. Holz

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