Goodman Alexandra, Bilal Musa, Amarnath Shivantha, Gentile Teresa, Shepherd Zachary
Department of Medicine Upstate Medical University Syracuse NY USA.
Department of Anesthesia Upstate Medical University Syracuse NY USA.
Clin Case Rep. 2021 Aug 30;9(9):e04744. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4744. eCollection 2021 Sep.
Babesiosis is increasing in the elderly due to an age-related decline in immunity. Prompt diagnosis with blood smear and PCR prevent life-threatening complications, like DIC and HLH. Studies focusing on pathophysiology and risk factors are needed.
由于免疫功能随年龄增长而下降,巴贝斯虫病在老年人中的发病率正在上升。通过血涂片和聚合酶链反应(PCR)进行快速诊断可预防危及生命的并发症,如弥散性血管内凝血(DIC)和噬血细胞性淋巴组织细胞增生症(HLH)。需要开展针对病理生理学和危险因素的研究。