MeSH definition : A genus of tick-borne protozoan parasites that infests the red blood cells of mammals,
including humans. There are many recognized species, and the distribution is world-wide.;
MeSH synonym : piroplasmas; piroplasma; babesias;
MeSH annotation : infection BABESIOSIS; coordinate with specific terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc)
if pertinent;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babesia;
A genus of tick-borne protozoan parasites that infests the red blood cells of mammals,
including humans. There are many recognized species, and the distribution is world-wide.