Situation and vulnerability
Absence of spleen, immunodepression, age and some chronic diseases increase the risk of severe form.
Signs and limits of their interpretation
Fever, chills, sweats and fatigue are possible. The destruction of red blood cells can cause anaemia.
Diagnosis and monitoring
A microscopic examination of the blood can search for the parasite; specialized analyses complement the balance sheet according to the situation.
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Prevention and care
Protect yourself from ticks and quickly report a fever compatible with exposure. The need and choice of treatment are assessed medically; silent infection is not managed as a serious form.
Practical issues
Is she passing on like a cold between relatives?
No: Ordinary contacts are not the usual transmission. Injections, transfusions and some maternal transmissions are distinct contexts.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional
- Piqûres, region and travel
- Recent infusions
- Removed failure or immune deficiency
Bring the full minutes and dates. This information facilitates evaluation; its collection must not delay an urgent appeal.
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