Publications by authors named "Makoto Tokiwa"
BMC Pediatr
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - This text discusses a case of neonatal babesiosis, a rare condition caused by a parasite transmitted by ticks, which was discovered during a typical evaluation for suspected sepsis in a newborn.
- - A full-term male neonate presenting with fever was found to have Babesia microti parasites in his blood, and maternal history showed prior signs of thrombocytopenia and anemia linked to the same parasite.
- - The case emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to consider babesiosis as a possible diagnosis in feverish neonates, especially in areas where the disease is common, and to review maternal health records and blood tests thoroughly.
