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Babesiosis is a tick-born hemoprotozoan disease which can, in the case of B
abesia canis, cause severe illness. Depending on the pathogenicity of the s
train severe anemia, hypotensive shock, metabolic acidosis, renal failure a
nd other symptoms can be found. In acute cases diagnosis can be made by mic
roscopic examination of a stained blood-smear, whereas in chronic cases the
diagnosis is confirmed by serological methods (IFAT, ELISA). Specific ther
apy should be initiated as soon as possible. Supportive therapy depends on
the symptoms and must not be neglected. For prevention a vaccine is availab
le, which is, however, not approved in Germany. Chemoprophylaxis with imido
carbdiproprionat is also possible.