🦠🩸Babesia is a PARASITE! It infects red blood cells! Babesiosis is a tick-borne illness caused by microscopic parasites. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks, such as the black-legged tick in the US! In fact, it may be present in up to 40% of Lyme patients, according to a report in Trends in Parasitology!!!😵 Symptoms of Babesia infection can vary widely, ranging from mild or asymptomatic cases to severe illness. Common symptoms include fever, fatigue, chill