<unk>  is caused by apicomplexan parasitic organism within the genus Babesia. B. Microti and B. divergens are the two species of Babesia that have been frequently reported as parasitic within human populations. Babesia parasites reproduce in red blood cells, where they can be seen as cross-shaped inclusions (4 merozoites asexually budding but attached together forming a structure looking like a "Maltese Cross") and cause hemolytic anemia, quite similar to malaria.<unk>  is a vector-borne illness usually transmitted by ticks. Often referred to as "The Malaria of The North East,"<unk>  is a worldwide distributed disease, reported within tick endemic regions such as Asia, Europe, the United States.  Key endemic areas within the United States include the northeastern coastal region including islands off the coast of New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
The most potent risk factors in the development of<unk>  are a combined effort between environment and season. Babesia parasites are transmitted via tick bites in tick-populated areas.
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