First Case of (Imported) Babesiosis Diagnosed in Canada

This paper describes the first case of babesiosis diagnosed in Canada. This case highlights the need for clinicians to be aware of diseases that may be endemic elsewhere and the importance of a travel history in a patient’s assessment.

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Main Authors: Dennis Kunimoto, Kevin Krause, Doug Morrison
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1998-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1998/564190
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