Babesia spp. is transmitted via the bite of a tick and can cause severe disease in patients who have been splenectomized or who are immunocompromised. To diagnose accurately these patient populations, the specimen of choice is:
a. stool.
b. urine.
c. genital sample.
d. blood.
D
Babesia spp. is identified in blood films, is tickborne, and can cause severe disease in patients who have been splenectomized or who are otherwise immunologically compromised.
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