First Report of Babesia microti-Caused Babesiosis in Spain

作者：Arsuaga Marta; Gonzalez Luis M; Lobo Cheryl A; de la Calle Fernando; Bautista Jose M; Azcarate Isabel G; Puente Sabino; Montero Estrella^*

来源：Vector Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 2016, 16(10): 677-679.

DOI：10.1089/vbz.2016.1946

• Babesia
• diagnosis
• zoonosis

Babesiosis is an emerging zoonosis now found in several areas of the world. Using PCR and indirect immunofluorescence assay, we have diagnosed the first case of human babesiosis caused by Babesia microti in Spain. Diagnosis was delayed because of the nonspecific clinical symptoms that occurred in an immunocompetent patient.

• 出版日期2016-10