Babesiosis
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Babesiosis is an increasingly common, sometimes severe,
and occasionally fatal disease caused by a parasite that infects red
blood cells. It is caused by a single-celled parasite named Babesia.
The  disease
can cause fever, fatigue, and anemia lasting from several days to
several months. Symptoms tend to be more apparent and severe in elderly
or immunocompromised persons. Infections can also occur without
producing symptoms. In the USA, the disease occurs primarily in the
upper Midwest and northeastern states. The vast majority of cases are
acquired through the bite of an infected Ixodes scapularis tick
(deer tick); however, in rare instances, the infection has been acquired
through blood transfusions.
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General information
Babesiosis
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Information for health professionals
This is a Wisconsin Disease Surveillance Category II disease:
Report to
the patient's local public health department electronically, through the Wisconsin
Electronic Disease Surveillance System
(WEDSS), by mail or fax using an Acute and Communicable Disease Case
Report F44151 (PDF,
167 KB) or by other means within 72 hours upon recognition of a
case. DHS
Communicable Disease Reporting
Wisconsin case reporting and public health follow-up guidelines: Babesiosis
EpiNet (PDF, 39 KB)
CDC
Babesiosis case report form (Exit
DHS)
Data and statistics Babesiosis
Morbidity Data
(PDF, 44 KB) Additional resources
Blacklegged
Ticks - Minnesota Department of Health
Deer Tick Images -
Iowa State University
EPA Insect Repellants:
Use and Effectiveness
Contacts
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
Jim Kazmierczak, DVM, WI State Public Health Veterinarian
Wisconsin Division of Public Health
Bureau of Communicable Diseases and Emergency Response
(Phone 608-266-2154) (Fax 608-261-4976)
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July 09, 2012 |
