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Co Infections Transmitted from the Burrower
Babesiosis is caused by a microscopic parasite that infects red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. Unlike bacteria or viruses, this parasite specifically attacks red blood cells, leading to extreme fatigue, weakness or serious illness in vulnerable people.
The parasite is mainly spread by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, often called the deer tick (Ixodes scapularis)
Western CA tick is Prevalent
The Blacklegged Tick Nymph Size of a Poppy Seed
Blacklegged ticks can carry several pathogens, meaning a single bite may transmit multiple illnesses:
- Lyme disease: This is the most well-known tick-borne disease. It’s caused by bacteria and often (but not always) starts with a bullseye-shaped rash, and flu-like symptoms are common.
- Anaplasmosis: This is another bacterial infection that causes flu-like symptoms like fever and muscle aches. Attacks the White Blood Cells My Diagnosis
- Babesiosis: A parasitic infection that attacks red blood cells. My Diagnosis
- Ehrlichiosis: This bacterial infection also brings on symptoms like fever, headache and fatigue.
- Powassan virus: A rare but very serious virus that can affect the brain and nervous system.
Because ticks can carry multiple diseases, preventing or acting quickly after bites is crucial. Resource Stony Brook Medicine
Diagnosis
Tricky as your blood taken has to go to a lab that knows what to test for. It is not cheap! Example :Igernx in CA South Bay
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