ICD-11 code : 1F52;
Preferred Label : Babesiosis;
ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by the protozoan parasite Babesia. This disease is characterised
by reproduction and lysis of erythrocytes leading to symptoms that depend on the level
of parasitaemia and immune status of the infected individual. This disease may present
with fever, chills, malaise, myalgia, haemolytic anaemia, shock, or may be asymptomatic.
Transmission is through the bite of an infected tick (Ixodes), or vertical transmission.
Confirmation is by identification of Babesia in a blood smear, or detection of antibodies
against Babesia.;
ICD-11 synonym : infection by babesia; babesiasis; piroplasma infection; Piroplasmosis;
ICD-11 inclusion : Piroplasmosis;
Origin ID : 1947003329;
UMLS CUI : C0004576;
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A disease caused by the protozoan parasite Babesia. This disease is characterised
by reproduction and lysis of erythrocytes leading to symptoms that depend on the level
of parasitaemia and immune status of the infected individual. This disease may present
with fever, chills, malaise, myalgia, haemolytic anaemia, shock, or may be asymptomatic.
Transmission is through the bite of an infected tick (Ixodes), or vertical transmission.
Confirmation is by identification of Babesia in a blood smear, or detection of antibodies
against Babesia.
