It takes from 1 to 12 months for symptoms to appear. Infections can occur without producing symptoms. Common symptoms include fever, fatigue and anemia, lasting from several days to several months. Cases have been diagnoses in Westchester County and the lower Hudson Valley. Symptoms appear 1 to 3 weeks after infection.
Common symptoms are fever, muscle aches, weakness and headache.
People may also experience confusion, nausea, vomiting, and joint pain. Rash is very uncommon. Babesiosis is treated with drugs used for Malaria. In all cases, a physician is necessary for proper treatment. Wear clothing with tight cuffs at the wrists and ankles.