What Is Babesiosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Treatment for babesiosis is, thankfully, usually straight forward and also effective. Antibiotics alone will not be effective so drugs that attack parasites are needed instead. This often means azithromycin and atovaquone, which are often used to help treat cases of malaria. These drugs are usually given in tablet form and are to be taken for 7-10 days.
In more severe cases, stronger drugs may be required, and it may be necessary to give then intravenously. If the condition is advanced enough then a blood transfusion may also be deemed necessary. Relapses are possible, especially in those people that have weakened immune systems.
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