Babesiosis
- Pronunciation
- /BAY-bee-see-OH-sis/
- Category
- Disease
- Singular
- Babesiosis
- Plural
- Babesioses
Definition
A parasitic disease caused by various species of the genus *Babesia*, primarily affecting red blood cells and transmitted by ticks.
Etymology
Named after the scientist who first described it, Victor Babeș.
Example
Bovine babesiosis is a serious disease in cattle worldwide.