ICD-10 Code B60.03 | Babesiosis due to Babesia divergens Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include fever, chills, fatigue, and hemolytic anemia. Patients may also experience jaundice and dark urine due to the breakdown of red blood cells.

Diagnosis is typically made through clinical evaluation and laboratory tests, including blood smears and PCR testing to detect the presence of Babesia parasites.

Babesiosis is not contagious and is primarily transmitted through tick bites. It is important to take preventive measures to avoid tick exposure.

Treatment usually involves a combination of atovaquone and azithromycin or clindamycin and quinine, depending on the severity of the disease.