11. The tick-borne disease is caused by the Babesia parasite that attacks red blood cells that supply oxygen to animals. 12. Infections from other species of " Babesia " have been documented in humans, but are not regularly seen. 13. Within the medical community, as of 2012, this parasitic agent is still classified as " Babesia microti ". 14. In addition, release into the wild would place Mara and the other lionesses at risk of contracting " Babesia ". 15. Against " Babesia " protozoa are imidocarb and diminazine, both of which can be used to treat patent clinical infections. 16. Symptoms of infection with Babesia , including weight loss, fever and chills, overlap with those of Lyme and HGE, Persing said. 17. A polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) test has been developed for the detection of " Babesia " from the peripheral blood. 18. It is caused by a tiny parasite ( " Babesia canis " ) which is introduced into the body by a tick bite. 19. A blood parasitic protozoan " Trypanosoma corvi " has been described from this species and " Babesia " has been reported from this species. 20. Lyme disease is a vector-borne disease transmitted by the " Ixodes " tick ( also the vector for " Babesia " ).
