title: Hemolytic anemia accelerated by Babesia spp. infection in splenectomized patient.
abstract: A 50-year-old patient presented with severe fatigue, fevers, unexplained weight loss, and night sweats of two-week duration. Within two days, an episode of intravascular hemolysis was noted. Relevant medical history supported a possible diagnosis of Babesia spp. Molecular testing revealed Babesia DNA although the peripheral blood smear did not demonstrate any classic parasite forms. Treatment for Babesia was begun and the patient improved.
authors: University of Massachusetts, 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA. bdanilchuk@gmail.com
authors: Bryan
authors: B
authors: Danilchuk
authors: Susan J
authors: SJ
authors: Leclair
mesh_terms: D000743:Anemia, Hemolytic / Q000209:etiology*; D001404:Babesiosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013156:Splenectomy