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Babesiosis: the parasitic disease on the rise in the US
Do you live in an endemic state?
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Ticks are parasitic arachnids that can carry and transmit diseases. And while some tick-borne infections do not affect humans, others can cause a number of health issues. Babesiosis, for example, is a disease caused by a parasite called babesia, which can be transmitted to humans through a tick bite. But how much do we know about it, and how dangerous is it, really?
In this gallery, we examine babesiosis, its symptoms, treatments, and who's at risk. Click on to learn all about it.
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