Transfusion-associated Babesiosis in a 7-month-old Infant after Bidirectional Glenn Procedure
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Nicholson, George T.; Walsh, Christine A.; Madan, Rebecca P.
- Source
- Congenital Heart Disease. Nov 01, 2010 5(6):607-613
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1747-079X
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.