Babesiosis

Babesiosis is a disease you can catch from certain tick bites, caused by tiny parasites that infect your red blood cells. It's a bit like malaria because these parasites also live in red blood cells and can make you feel really sick. People with babesiosis often feel very tired, have fevers, chills, sweats, headaches, body aches, loss of appetite, nausea, or even get a rash. The disease is more common in certain parts of the United States, like the Northeast and upper Midwest, especially during the warmer months when ticks are more active. Most healthy people get better without any special treatment, but it can be more serious for older people, those with weak immune systems, or other health problems. If someone needs treatment, doctors usually give them a mix of antibiotics and medications that are similar to the ones used for malaria. It's important to try to avoid tick bites by using bug spray, wearing long sleeves and pants in wooded or grassy areas, and checking your skin for ticks after being outdoors to help prevent getting babesiosis.

Biomarkers included in this panel:

B. duncani IFA - IgG

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B. duncani IFA - IgM

Serum

Babesiosis, a tick-borne illness caused by Babesia parasites, is commonly diagnosed using serological testing, where the B. duncani IFA (Indirect Fluorescent Antibody) IgM test plays a crucial role. This test specifically detects IgM antibodies again

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Biomarkers included in this panel:

B. duncani IFA - IgG

B. duncani IFA - IgM

B. microti IFA - IgG

B. microti IFA - IgM

Babesia duncani, IgG

Babesia duncani, IgM

Babesia FISH

BABESIA MICROTI AB (IGG)

BABESIA MICROTI AB (IGM)

Babesia microti, IgG

Babesia microti, IgM

WA1 IgG Antibody, IFA

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