Babesia causes babesiosis, with malaria-like symptoms such as fever and chills. It is predominantly found in the northeastern US, and splenectomy increases the risk of severe disease.
Babesia causa la babesiosis, con síntomas similares a la malaria como fiebre y escalofríos. Predominantemente se encuentra en el noreste de EE. UU. La esplenectomía aumenta el riesgo de enfermedad grave.
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