Babesiosis (Infection From Tick Bite) | Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Babesiosis (Infection From Tick Bite) | Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Babesiosis is a tick-borne illness caused by the parasitic protozoa of the genus Babesia, which can be transmitted to humans via a bite by a tick of the genus Ixodes (Deer Tick). Infection with Babesia protozoa leads to protozoal invasion of erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells), which can become destroyed by the parasites or become removed by the patient’s spleen. Signs and symptoms of Babesiosis can be vague and non-specific, making diagnosing the condition difficult. However, having a suspicion of this condition, especially in patients who have camped in endemic areas, is going to be important in patients with unexplained fever (or Fever of Unknown Origin). I hope you find this lesson helpful. If you do, please like and subscribe for more lessons like this one! JJ REFERENCES: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB... https://emedicine.medscape.com/articl... **MEDICAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER**: JJ Medicine does not provide medical advice, and the information available on this channel does not offer a diagnosis or advice regarding treatment. Information presented in these lessons is for educational purposes ONLY, and information presented here is not to be used as an alternative to a healthcare professional’s diagnosis and treatment of any person/animal. Only a physician or other licensed healthcare professional are able to determine the requirement for medical assistance to be given to a patient. Please seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition. *AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER: This YouTube Channel uses affiliate links and may earn a commission from associated sales. IMAGE DISCLAIMER: The content (ex. images) used in this lesson are used in accordance with Fair Use laws and are intended for educational/teaching purposes only Subscribe for more free medical lessons    / @jjmedicine   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For books and more information on these topics https://www.amazon.com/shop/jjmedicine Support future lessons and lectures ➜   / jjmedicine   Check out the best tool to help grow your YouTube channel (it’s helped me!) https://www.tubebuddy.com/jjmedicine Follow me on Twitter! ➜   / jj_medicine   Come join me on Facebook! ➜   / jj-medicine-100642648161192   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check Out Some of My Other Lessons Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1:    • Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1   Infectious Disease Playlist    • Infectious Diseases   Dermatology Playlist    • Dermatology   Pharmacology Playlist    • Pharmacology   Hematology Playlist    • Hematology   Rheumatology Playlist    • Rheumatology   Endocrinology Playlist    • Endocrinology   Nephrology Playlist    • Nephrology   Fatty Acid Synthesis Pathway:    • Fatty Acid Synthesis Pathway: Overview, En...   Wnt/B Catenin Signaling Pathway:    • Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway | Overview...   Upper vs. Lower Motor Neuron Lesions:    • Upper and Lower Motor Neuron Lesions | UMN...   Lesson on the Purine Synthesis and Salvage Pathway:    • Purine Synthesis and Salvage Pathway   Gastrulation | Formation of Germ Layers:    • Gastrulation | Formation of Germ Layers | ...   Introductory lesson on Autophagy (Macroautophagy):    • Autophagy | Macroautophagy & Importance in...