“Human Babesiosis” : An Emerging Transfusion Dilemma
Joint Authors
Oz, Helieh S.
Westlund, Karin H.
Source
International Journal of Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Babesiosis, a common disease of animals, can infect humans via vector “tick bite”, particularly in endemic areas.
The recent reports of fatal cases in Hepatitis C and postliver transplant patients resulting from transfusion of contaminated blood should alert the medical profession regarding this emerging dilemma in endemic as well as nonendemic areas and the need for accurate blood screening for transfusion.
Here, we illustrate different stages of the parasite lifecycle, progression of babesiosis in animal model, some aspects of pathologic outcomes, ongoing therapeutic modalities, and a feasible Acridine Orange fluorescent methodology for the diagnostic evaluation of blood samples.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Oz, Helieh S.& Westlund, Karin H.. 2012. “Human Babesiosis” : An Emerging Transfusion Dilemma. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Oz, Helieh S.& Westlund, Karin H.. “Human Babesiosis” : An Emerging Transfusion Dilemma. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Oz, Helieh S.& Westlund, Karin H.. “Human Babesiosis” : An Emerging Transfusion Dilemma. International Journal of Hepatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471775