Other common symptoms are chills, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, muscle aches, cough, diarrhea and swollen lymph glands. People generally recover within 1 to 2 weeks with no long-lasting problems. There is a severe form of this disease which can cause infection, toxic shock and can be fatal. Early recognition and proper treatment are critical to avoid serious problems. Babesiosis Babesiosis occurs most often in the Northeast during the summer months.
Many infected people have no symptoms.
Most people who experience problems are of advanced age or who have prior medical conditions because Babesiosis is known to weaken the immune system. The symptoms usually occur 1 to 3 weeks after the tick bite. They are loss of appetite, weakness, fatigue and dark urine. These are followed several days later by fever, muscle pain, headache and drenching sweats. Most people have a mild illness and get better without specific treatment.