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Babesiosis Diagnosis

• Piroplasms found in red blooc cells in Giemsastained peripheral smears

• Diagnostic immunofluorescent antibody assays(IFA) may be useful for confirmation of B. microti infection

• Polymerase chain reaction practical for documenting B. microti infection in blood

• Presence of hemolytic anemia and mentioned signs and symptoms

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