• Infections in humans are mostly cytes, Howell-Jolly bodies, mild anisocytosis, some attributable to B. microti , B. duncani , and Babesia sp. (cdc.gov)
  • in blood smears like parasite, B. microti , Babesia sp. (cdc.gov)
  • Two cases of Babesia microti infection have recently been reported from Massachusetts. (cdc.gov)
  • Transmission of Babesia microti in Minnesota through four blood donations from the same donor over a 6-month period. (medscape.com)
  • Each 1M kit contains 10 vials of the 1M homeopathic dilution of Babesia Microti nosode. (alternativeworldwidehealth.com)
  • Postoperatively, she developed fever and was found to have Babesia microti on blood smear with an otherwise negative fever evaluation. (symptoma.com)
  • The tick that serves as the vector for Babesia microti is called Ixodes scapularis . (cdc.gov)
  • The cause was identified as Babesia microti and the disease became known as "Nantucket fever. (cdc.gov)
  • Babesia microti cases cluster mainly along the coastal northeastern region and the upper midwestern regions of the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Babesiosis in Vermont is caused by an infection with a microscopic blood parasite called Babesia microti . (healthvermont.gov)
  • This is for direct detection of Babesia species (B. microti, B. duncani) using blood sample. (suzycohen.com)
  • Babesia microti infects people on the offshore islands or coastal regions of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York (including eastern Long Island and Shelter Island), and New Jersey. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Babesia is a protozoan parasite of which B. microti and B. divergens are the two species most frequently found to infect humans. (alchetron.com)
  • Babesiosis is a parasitic disease caused by intraerythrocytic protozoa of the Babesia genus ( Babesia microti and other species). (cdc.gov)
  • Most babesiosis cases in the United States are caused by Babesia microti , but babesiosis can also be caused by another species called Babesia duncani, which is primarily found along the Pacific coast. (globallymealliance.org)
  • More research and medical attention has been focused on Babesia microti , but recent work by a group of scientists from around the world is bringing Babesia duncani into the spotlight. (globallymealliance.org)
  • Each 10M kit contains 10 vials of the 10M homeopathic dilutions of Borrelia Burgdorferi and Babesia Microti nosodes. (fmvitamin.com)
  • He then spent two summers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), doing undergraduate research on the blood-infecting parasite Babesia microti (which causes malaria-like symptoms), and he became fascinated with biomedical research. (nih.gov)
  • The serological screen detected positive reactivity in 9% (n = 18) against B. microti, 33.2% (n = 66) against B. divergens, and 39.7% (n = 79) Babesia sp. (norvect.no)
  • Another study showed that when mice were co-infected with Babesia microti and B. burgdorferi , the presence of Babesia also enhanced the severity of Lyme disease, while the presence of B. burgdorferi appeared to limit the effects of Babesia . (nih.gov)
  • Diuk-Wasser says a similar pattern is emerging between Borrelia burgdorferi (the Lyme disease bacterium), and Babesia microti (the microscopic parasite that causes babesiosis). (nih.gov)
  • Several species of Babesia cause babesiosis in terrestrial vertebrates, including humans. (nih.gov)
  • In addition, the same two human subjects had the hallmark symptoms of human babesiosis, including night sweats, chills, fevers, and profound fatigue. (nih.gov)
  • Babesiosis is an infectious tick-borne caused by protozoa of the genus Babesia . (symptoma.com)
  • The symptoms manifested in cases of babesiosis are similar to symptoms of malaria . (symptoma.com)
  • The most common symptoms include high grade fever ranging up to 40.9 °C (105.6 °F). In a study of 139 patients of babesiosis hospitalised at New York, the commonest symptoms noted were - fatigue /malaise/ weakness (91%), fever (91%), shaking chills (77%), diaphoresis (69%) [6]. (symptoma.com)
  • I think it is possible your symptoms could be from Babesiosis and/or Bartonella. (healingwell.com)
  • In Europe, because bovine babesiosis due to Babesia divergens and Babesia bovis mostly occurs in patients who are asplenic, infections are generally clinically overt and frequently fatal. (medscape.com)
  • Not all blacklegged ticks carry the infectious agents that cause anaplasmosis, babesiosis, Powassan virus, and/or Lyme disease, and not everyone who is bitten by an infected tick will develop signs and symptoms of these diseases. (ontario.ca)
  • Babesiosis causes an array of symptoms that change over time. (suzycohen.com)
  • Babesiosis is infection of red blood cells caused by the protozoa Babesia . (msdmanuals.com)
  • Some people with babesiosis, especially healthy people younger than 40, do not have noticeable symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Symptoms of babesiosis usually start about 1 to 2 weeks after people are bitten. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Babesiosis is an infection with a microscopic Babesia parasite that is spread to people by tick bites. (kingcounty.gov)
  • The source of babesiosis is a protozoan called Babesia canis, which reaches the size of up to six micrometers. (riserveabruzzo.it)
  • To distinguish this disease from others, it is useful to know what the classic symptoms of babesiosis occur in any infected quadruped. (riserveabruzzo.it)
  • The first major symptom of babesiosis is extreme weakness. (riserveabruzzo.it)
  • Another symptom of babesiosis is a cloudy vision. (riserveabruzzo.it)
  • Although these are symptoms typical of other diseases, they also occur in the case of babesiosis. (riserveabruzzo.it)
  • If the symptoms of babesiosis are underestimated, there is a serious threat to the further health and life of the four-legged dog. (riserveabruzzo.it)
  • Canine babesiosis is a tick-borne disease caused by the protozoan blood parasite Babesia. (petplace.com)
  • The organism that causes babesiosis is either Babesia canis or Babesia gibsoni . (petplace.com)
  • Babesia (also called Nuttallia ) is an apicomplexan parasite that infects red blood cells causing a disease known as babesiosis . (alchetron.com)
  • People who contract babesiosis suffer from malaria-like symptoms. (alchetron.com)
  • Babesiosis ( Babesia spp. (cdc.gov)
  • Babesiosis is an emerging tick-borne disease caused by Babesia parasites. (globallymealliance.org)
  • Many people with babesiosis can be asymptomatic or may develop flu-like symptoms, but it can be life-threatening to those that are immunocompromised, and more treatment options are needed because cases of drug resistant Babesiosis are on the rise. (globallymealliance.org)
  • When Do Symptoms of Babesiosis Begin? (nih.gov)
  • Babesia infects red blood cells and causes Babesiosis, which can be a severe, life-threatening disease in infants, elderly, people with weak immune systems and other serious health conditions. (versiti.org)
  • Some people with babesiosis have no symptoms. (nih.gov)
  • Diuk-Wasser wants to predict where babesiosis will spread next so that people in high-risk areas can be educated about the disease and doctors can be on the lookout for symptoms. (nih.gov)
  • Dataset reveals that B. odocoilei serologically cross-reacts with Babesia duncani . (nih.gov)
  • Dr. Rahbar checked the patient for tickborne diseases and Babesia duncani came back clearly positive, so he treated the patient with Malarone for 6 weeks and after 2 months the patient was completely symptom free and her breath test was now completely normal. (drweitz.com)
  • The study , Babesia duncani multi-omics identifies virulence factors and drug targets, was published in Nature Microbiology on April 13, 2023. (globallymealliance.org)
  • This collaborative group of scientists spent several years decoding the genome of Babesia duncani and found that it has 5 chromosomes that encode over 4,000 proteins! (globallymealliance.org)
  • Overall, by uncovering the genome, scientists can learn more about how Babesia duncani and similar parasites survive and are transmitted from ticks to people and what proteins would make good targets for improved diagnostic tests and therapeutics. (globallymealliance.org)
  • I came back highly positive for lyme and some 'co-infections' (Bartonella and Babesia. (medhelp.org)
  • By sampling the flies, ticks, and one human patient in Florida, who had experienced chronic relapsing and remitting symptoms for over a decade, and detecting Bartonella and Bbsl, this study strengthens the understudy of these vectors in the southern United States, but more studies of these vectors in these hosts are needed. (lymediseaseassociation.org)
  • This study explores the use of bioactive phytochemicals, nutraceuticals, and micronutrients (dietary supplements) that could help with the management of persistent cases of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (Borrelia burgdorferi, Babesia, and Bartonella). (lymediseaseassociation.org)
  • Babesia is a little different from Lyme (borrelia) and Bartonella in that it is not a bacteria, but a parasite that is more similar to malaria than bacteria. (boisenaturalhealth.com)
  • My doc back home diagnosed me with Lyme, Babesia, and Bartonella. (blogspot.com)
  • If a person is lyme positive would you think that babesia is causing the headache rather than lyme or bartonella? (blogspot.com)
  • I am positive for Lyme bacteria and multiple co-infections, including neurological Bartonella, babesia, EBV and more. (gofundme.com)
  • BABE:1M is for the temporary relief of symptoms related to Lyme disease including rash, fever, chills, fatigue, and joint pain. (alternativeworldwidehealth.com)
  • The most common symptoms are fever (that can reach up to 40.9 °C and may be accompanied by splenomegaly ), malaise and fatigue. (symptoma.com)
  • The last two bouts were most severe and many symptoms of rheumatic fever. (latitudes.org)
  • Symptoms are generally non-specific and include fever, chills, and muscle aches. (cdc.gov)
  • What are the symptoms of spotted fever group rickettsioses? (wa.gov)
  • Other symptoms range widely in severity and often include: fever, headache, rash, and muscle aches. (wa.gov)
  • If you or your family member develops symptoms of spotted fever group rickettsioses and were recently bitten by a tick or were in brushy areas where ticks commonly live, immediately visit your healthcare provider or contact your local health department. (wa.gov)
  • Symptoms usually follow an acute viral infection or immunization and include fever, confusion, somnolence and involuntary movements. (nih.gov)
  • Symptoms include erythema and edema of the tympanic membrane, pain, and possibly fever. (nih.gov)
  • Symptoms can range from none or very mild to fever, headache, body ache, nausea and fatigue. (kingcounty.gov)
  • Can be babesia present without fever? (blogspot.com)
  • CASE REPORT A 40-year-old woman from the aforementioned sector presented the following symptoms: malaise, pain in the upper right hypochondrium, palpable mass, jaundice, and fever. (bvsalud.org)
  • The main symptoms of the patients who have this presumed parasite are fever, vomiting, colic, dyspepsia, and watery diarrhea. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients with babesia and anaplasma can have a fever, so that's the first thing checked in patients as we work to diagnose and treat people with COVID-19. (i95rock.com)
  • Symptoms from these reactions or diseases can include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite and pain and can last for several days or several weeks. (kankakeeanimal.com)
  • Deer ticks have also been found to transmit Anaplasma, babesia, relapsing fever and (rarely) Powassan virus (lineage 2) in your area. (ticknology.org)
  • Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. (ticknology.org)
  • While many people who carry Babesia feel fine and show no effects, others can develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, body aches, nausea and fatigue. (versiti.org)
  • Blood films prepared on October 27 were still negative for parasites, and the patient's antibody titer to Babesia had decreased to 256 (specimen run in parallel with August 2 specimen). (cdc.gov)
  • Babesia may be mistaken for malarial parasites, particularly the ring forms of P. falciparum . (medscape.com)
  • Red blood cells from hamsters infected with Babesia parasites, are fixed on a glass slide then your serum is added. (suzycohen.com)
  • Many people who are infected with Babesia parasites do not experience any symptoms of the condition. (nih.gov)
  • Babesia parasites are primarily spread by infected ticks. (nih.gov)
  • Babesia canis is a parasite that infects red blood cells and can lead to anemia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Babesia is an organism that is found in ticks and sometimes infects a person along with Lyme disease. (suzycohen.com)
  • Babesia canis is pear-shaped and is usually infects red blood cells in pairs. (petplace.com)
  • The Babesia organism infects red blood cells. (petplace.com)
  • email: [email protected] that the host range of many Babesia species is less restricted than previously thought. (cdc.gov)
  • New species or animal pathogens are increasingly being discovered as causing Babesia infections in humans. (cdc.gov)
  • This is a species that falls under the overarching genus Babesia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Blood smear showing Babesia species in erythrocytes. (medscape.com)
  • Babesia species, tetrad formation. (medscape.com)
  • The precise diagnosis of zoonotic borreliosis caused by the bacteria-Borrelia is currently as challenging as the diagnosis of parasitic alveolates particularly the apicomplexan babesia species that is responsible for piroplasmosis in human and animals. (uidaho.edu)
  • So if you have a FISH test, and if it's positive then you have Babesia infection, whereas if it is negative you may still have Babesia because there are other species. (suzycohen.com)
  • Different Babesia species infect people in Missouri, Washington, and California and in other areas of the world. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Originally discovered by the Romanian bacteriologist Victor Babeș, over 100 species of Babesia have been identified, but only a few have been documented to cause disease in humans. (alchetron.com)
  • Infections from other species of Babesia have been documented in humans, but are not regularly seen. (alchetron.com)
  • The sequence shows that this species does not belong to the either of the established genera - Babesia and Theileria - but instead belongs to a separate genus. (alchetron.com)
  • We have talked about a lot of co-infection with multiple strains of Lyme but not much about multiple species of Babesia. (blogspot.com)
  • People are coinfected with multiple Babesia species. (blogspot.com)
  • B. divergens infections have a much higher fatality rate (42%) and present with more severe symptoms. (alchetron.com)
  • If left untreated, B. divergens infections can develop into shock -like symptoms with pulmonary edema and renal failure. (alchetron.com)
  • Babesia are protozoa (single-cell infectious organisms) that live inside red blood cells and eventually destroy them. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The fatigue continues for several months even after other symptoms have subsided. (symptoma.com)
  • His fatigue was much better and he realized that the Lariam he was taking for malaria prevention could also treat babesia, a common Lyme co-infection. (lymedisease.org)
  • Extreme stress has triggered a lot of symptoms ranging from insomnia, brain fog, chronic fatigue to the point of bed rest, food sensitivities, neuropathy and visual impairment. (gofundme.com)
  • Other common symptoms include headache, fatigue, and achy muscles. (nih.gov)
  • Last up in our CFS Symptoms Series is discussion on the flu-like symptoms, chills and night sweats, headaches and sore throat. (fightingfatigue.org)
  • Hemolytic anemia, whereby the red blood cells are destroyed, is the hallmark of Babesia infection, many variations and complications can occur. (petplace.com)
  • In a new study from January 2015, published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 199 anonymous patients from Belgium with known tick bite and symptoms of vector-borne disease were tested for Babesia using Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test . (norvect.no)
  • The picture is an example of and Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test which is also used for malaria antibody detection, a parasite similar to Babesia. (norvect.no)
  • 51 mg/L (150 [reference range 0.76-28.5] nmol/L), Babesia infections occur worldwide and cause dis- and mild erythrocyturia was present. (cdc.gov)
  • Treat other supportive body systems: address the thyroid, adrenal glands, vitamin levels, and multiple other organ systems to ensure your body can fight the Babesia and other co-infections. (boisenaturalhealth.com)
  • It's tick season in Connecticut, and doctors who are on the lookout for the COVID-19 virus say some of the tick infections can have similar symptoms. (i95rock.com)
  • With tick season in full effect this year, doctors are now having a more difficult time diagnosing patients for COVID-19 since some tick infections have similar symptoms to the virus. (i95rock.com)
  • According to wtnh.com , doctors at UConn Health in Farmington have reported that some tick borne infections can resemble the same symptoms as COVID-19, and that's been making it very challenging to distinguish between the two. (i95rock.com)
  • Now for the most part, Lyme disease is easier to diagnose due to the bullseye rash, however there are other tick infections, that also are transmitted from the deer tick that are have symptoms more similar to coronavirus. (i95rock.com)
  • Anyone in the summer who presents with flu-like symptoms, we don't really see the flu in the summertime here in Connecticut so think about those other tick infections, particularly if you've had any outdoor exposure, or in wooded areas. (i95rock.com)
  • Symptoms of these infections can range from mild rashes and discomfort to long-lasting health problems. (nih.gov)
  • However, the fact that borreliosis alone has more than 20 symptoms intersecting other diseases makes its diagnosis more difficult. (uidaho.edu)
  • In the current work, dielectrophoresis, which involves the use of non-uniform electric field and leveraging the differential electrical properties of a heterogeneous cell population, is being proposed as a viable alternative toward the detection of the causative agents (borrelia and babesia) of these diseases (borreliosis and piroplasmosis). (uidaho.edu)
  • This datasheet guides to diseases judging from symptoms in animals, it is a tool to assist farmers find out what may be wrong when their animals look unwell or die suddenly. (infonet-biovision.org)
  • Ticks can transmit a number of diseases including Babesia, Cytauxzoonosis, Lyme disease and Mycoplasma. (kankakeeanimal.com)
  • These diseases with their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment possiblities are listed below. (vet-christnach.com)
  • The age symptoms may begin to appear differs between diseases. (nih.gov)
  • The symptoms of some diseases may begin at any age. (nih.gov)
  • In NIAID-supported clinical studies on Lyme disease, patients with persisting symptoms were examined to determine if they might have been co-infected with other tickborne infectious diseases at the time of their acute episode of Lyme disease. (nih.gov)
  • In patients with subclinical infection, there may be spontaneous development of the symptoms after splenectomy or after immunosuppressive therapy . (symptoma.com)
  • Patients who are healthy and have a strong immune system, may remain asymptomatic or may suffer from mild to moderate symptoms. (symptoma.com)
  • Stained smears from patients with Babesia infection, in addition to having these intraerythrocytic ring forms, may also demonstrate merozoites arranged in a tetrad configuration resembling a Maltese cross. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, Babesia varies more in shape and size and may be observed outside erythrocytes in patients with higher levels of parasitemia. (medscape.com)
  • According to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the diagnosis should be based upon patients' symptoms, medical history, tick exposure, and geographical area and blood tests should only be used to provide supporting evidence for the diagnosis. (uidaho.edu)
  • On this site you will find information regarding Lyme disease symptoms, Lyme disease treatments and other Lyme resources and educational materials for patients, medical professionals, researchers, educators, and policy makers. (lymediseaseassociation.org)
  • Normally, antibiotics are prescribed to treat patients with acute Lyme disease, but there is evidence that using antibiotics "may leave up to 15-35% of people with chronic symptoms and health issues" when used to treat Lyme disease. (lymediseaseassociation.org)
  • Recent studies have shown that different dietary supplements can be used on patients with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses to help decrease the long-term use of antibiotics, and therefore possibly decrease the chronic symptoms and health issues that may come along with it. (lymediseaseassociation.org)
  • Splenectomized patients are more susceptible to contracting the disease and the course of infection often ends fatally within five to eight days of symptom onset. (alchetron.com)
  • Babesia discovered in a high percentage of Belgian patients! (norvect.no)
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  • In this study, the persistence of symptoms in the vast majority of patients with "post-Lyme syndrome" could not be attributed to co-infection with one of these microbes. (nih.gov)
  • She later suspected that she might also have been infected with Babesia , a tick-borne parasite, and tested positive. (avma.org)
  • Hi, our 8 year old daughter recently started having PANDAS symptoms after 3 bouts of illness over 4 months all negative throat culture but treated with amoxycilin and then cefdinir with diagnosis of strep. (latitudes.org)
  • These early symptoms are usually mild to moderate but can progress to severe illness if treatment is delayed or the person has a weakened immune system. (wa.gov)
  • Victor Babeș, who first documented the disease in Romania in 1888, described symptoms of a severe hemolytic illness seen uniquely in cattle and sheep. (alchetron.com)
  • Other symptoms may present, including neurological and respiratory signs. (wikipedia.org)
  • It started with headache, new onset chronic daily headache, other neurological symptoms, twitching and tingling, some joint pain and some brain fog. (blogspot.com)
  • Though the joint pain improved, I continued to struggle with plenty of neurological issues, cognitive symptoms and daily migraines, so daily intramuscular shots of Rocephin were added. (wilddingo.com)
  • Preliminary work in this arena has been able to isolate babesia-infected erythrocytes using a lowpower insulator-based dielectrophoretic chip with detection limit of 0.1 percentage parasitized erythrocytes. (uidaho.edu)
  • It is for the detection of immunoglobulins of Babesia (specifically IgM and IgG antibodies). (suzycohen.com)
  • Detection of Babesia spp. (cdc.gov)
  • Symptoms usually occur within hours of eating and may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. (kingcounty.gov)
  • If the larvae pass into the bowel, symptoms mimicking Crohn's disease may occur after 1-2 weeks. (kingcounty.gov)
  • Symptoms in people vary, but serious disease can occur. (kingcounty.gov)
  • Usually, these symptoms occur within 1-2 weeks of a tick bite. (ticknology.org)
  • Typical clinical signs and symptoms nov. (cdc.gov)
  • It is really hard for other people to understand the severity of these symptoms if you are not in our bodies. (fightingfatigue.org)
  • Depending on the type and severity of the symptoms, further medications may be necessary. (vet-christnach.com)
  • These symptoms usually last about 2-3 days after which some dogs recover. (ebervet.com)
  • Additionally, some dogs with leukemia may only show noticeable symptoms once the disease progresses. (thevetexpert.com)
  • Leishmania are transferred by sand flies and dogs can either eliminate the parasite without any symptoms or the disease becomes clinical. (vet-christnach.com)
  • That is a common symptom of Babesia and lyme disease. (medhelp.org)
  • Ticks are by a mile the fastest way to catch Babesia, which comes with Lyme disease. (suzycohen.com)
  • Lyme Disease Awareness and Prevention Initiative is a collaborative campaign providing communities with real-time tick pathogen data, information regarding symptoms of potential infection and tick bite prevention tips. (ticknology.org)
  • These illnesses also may include a wide variety of symptoms not commonly associated with 'allergies' - things like abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea (or constipation), brain fog, hives. (arizonaadvancedmedicine.com)
  • It is still troubling: we don't have a narrative to explain chronic, persistent Babesia. (blogspot.com)
  • New onset of chronic daily headaches, not on the radar of neurologists and mainstream medicine, should always raise the question of Babesia. (blogspot.com)
  • In the more chronic form, symptoms include spontaneous bleeding (such as nose bleeds or bleeding from the gums), coughing, weight loss, loss of appetite, weakness, enlargement of the lymph nodes, and pale gums. (ebervet.com)
  • It was spring 2018, and Dr. Lucero, a small animal veterinarian in Arizona, had symptoms of skin flushing, shortness of breath, heart racing, and eyelid swelling. (avma.org)
  • History of cardiovascular disease or related symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, history of cerebrovascular disease. (nih.gov)
  • Based on symptoms and molecular identification, we provide substantive evidence that B. odocoilei is pathogenic to humans. (nih.gov)
  • Babesia infection can range from subclinical to life-threatening. (cdc.gov)
  • For 25% of cases in adults and 50% of cases in children, the disease is asymptomatic or mild with flu-like symptoms. (alchetron.com)
  • Babesia are transmitted in nature through the bites of infected ticks but can also be acquired through contaminated blood components from asymptomatic parasitemic donors or, more rarely, transplacentally. (cdc.gov)
  • Babesia crassa -Like urine. (cdc.gov)
  • 109/L, reference range 0-0.4 × 106/L). Biochemi- cal laboratory testing showed mild fluctuations in We report a case of Babesia crassa -like infection in an asplenic patient in Slovenia in 2014. (cdc.gov)
  • The allopathic medical practice was limited to treating symptoms and illnesses but fell short of restoring the patient's health entirely. (hoffmancentre.com)
  • Her team there examined how tick larvae pick up Babesia by biting white-footed mice, one of the pathogen's natural hosts. (nih.gov)
  • Although primarily a red blood cell parasite, Babesia can affect multiple organs. (petplace.com)
  • The medications can only enable a remission of the clinical symptoms. (vet-christnach.com)
  • This is a symptom that is extremely characteristic of the disease in question. (riserveabruzzo.it)
  • It is important to catch such symptoms at an early stage in order to treat before the disease becomes too serious to treat. (infonet-biovision.org)
  • Symptoms of this disease may start to appear at any time in life. (nih.gov)
  • The types of symptoms experienced, and their intensity, may vary among people with this disease. (nih.gov)