Because of these symptoms, patients usually receive prompt treatment. In acute Babesia , anemia and the presence of piroplasm in red cells are also detected. Now that the medical community is aware of potential coinfections, physicians often request tests for Babesia and Ehrlichia when they order tests for Lyme disease. Ehrlichia antibodies in patients with Lyme disease. Ehrlichia may be a self-limiting subclinical disease that requires no medical intervention.
Any idea needs to be tested.
For this reason we have developed and are developing additional tests to examine Babesia and Ehrlichia coinfections. Additional information is provided in this newsletter. Serologic evidence for simultaneous occurrences of Lyme disease and babesiosis. J Infect Dis. Simultaneous occurrence of babesiosis and Lyme disease.