1. The mitochondrial genome of " Babesia  microti " is circular. 2. The genome of " Babesia  microti " has been sequenced. 3. The process by which Babesia  achieves this is through mutations and natural selection. 4. Franca 1910 is now regarded as a synonym for " Babesia  ". 5. Called Babesia  microti, the other microbe is a relative of the parasite that causes malaria. 6. Babesia  motasi is quite big protozoa.7. Different species of Babesia  are able to withstand the stress of the host's immune system. 8. Vaccines are available on a commercial basis to immunize cattle against " Babesia  bovis ". 9. Dogs diagnosed with " Babesia  " should be considered permanent carriers of the infection ." 10. Gervais was 69 when the babesia  parasite struck him, making him anemic and so weak he could barely walk.