Knowledge Check

What is babesia?

a
Bacteria
b
Virus
c
Parasite
d
Fungus

True of false: the incidence of babesiosis has been declining over the past several years.

a
True
b
False

Which of the following are causes of concomitant thrombocytopenia and anemia:

a
Evans syndrome
b
Valve hemolysis
These patients develop anemia, not thrombocytopenia.
c
Pernicious anemia
d
Hypothyroidism
e
Thrombotic microangiopathy (e.g., TTP)

Which is the preferred method for diagnosing babesiosis:

a
PCR
b
Thin smear
c
Thick smear
d
Blood culture

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