Recurrence of Human Babesiosis Caused by Reinfection

Abstract

Babesiosis developed in a 62-year-old immunocompetent physician, who had an uneventful recovery after receiving atovaquone and azithromycin. Three years later, babesiosis developed again, and he was again successfully given treatment. Clinical and laboratory evidence were highly supportive of Babesia reinfection. Healthcare professionals should be aware that reinfection might occur in babesiosis.

Keywords

• babesiosis
• human babesiosis
• reinfection
• recurrence
• Babesia microti
• parasites