Babesiosis

Pathogen: Babesiosis is a tick-borne malaria-like illness caused by intraerythrocytic protozoan Babesia. Vector: The primary vectors of the parasite are ticks of the genus Ixodes.  Ixodes tick vector for Babesia is the same vector that locally transmits Borrelia burgdorferi, Which causes Lyme disease. Reservoir: White footed deer mouse. Mode of infection: Tick bite (most common) […]

ODS : Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome

Formerly, called central pontine myelinolysis Caused by severe damage of the myelin sheath of nerve cells, primarily in the brainstem and typically the pons Due to rapid correction of hyponatremia and in liver disease. Also called “locked-in” syndrome. Shows quadriparesis, dysarthria, dysphagia and other pseudobulbar symptoms Prevention involves slow correction of hyponatremia; at a rate […]