Transfusion-associated Babesiosis in a 7-month-old Infant after Bidirectional Glenn Procedure

George T. Nicholson; Christine A. Walsh; Rebecca P. Madan

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Transfusion-associated Babesiosis in a 7-month-old Infant after Bidirectional Glenn Procedure

George T. Nicholson, Christine A. Walsh, Rebecca P. Madan

Pediatrics

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Abstract

We describe a case of transfusion-associated babesiosis following bidirectional Glenn procedure. This unique case highlights the importance of including babesiosis and other typically vector-borne infections in the differential diagnosis for patients with recent blood transfusions and fever without obvious source.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	607-613
Number of pages	7
Journal	Congenital Heart Disease
Volume	5
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-0803.2010.00384.x
State	Published - Nov 2010

Keywords

Babesiosis
Congenital Heart Disease
Transfusion

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Surgery
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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Transfusion-associated Babesiosis in a 7-month-old Infant after Bidirectional Glenn Procedure

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