Meeting
Abstract Number: C38
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: Babesiosis, most commonly caused by Babesia microti and transmitted by the Ixodes tick, is one of the predominant tick-borne diseases of Northeast and upper Midwestern United States (1, 2). Clinical manifestations range from asymptomatic infection to severe fulminant disease, with fever being the most common presentation (3). Acute respiratory distress syndrome and disseminated […]
Abstract Number: H25
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 40 year-old female presented to the Emergency Department with several months of fatigue followed by acute fever and confusion. She denied weight loss, swollen glands, cough, rash, arthralgias, or myalgias. No drug or alcohol use. She was febrile to 102.5F. The remainder of the vital signs were normal, and the neuro exam […]