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Zuha Fatima, Umm ul khair , Muhammad Abdullah Qureshi, Khansa Parveen, Jaweeria Azeem.

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Babesiosis is a tick-borne infection that can lead to the death of animals as well as human beings due to Babesia species. In cattle and other small ruminants, it causes higher mortality rates, decreased milk and meat production, loss of sperm, and significant economic loss whereas in dogs and horses it lowers their utility and value. In humans, the disease results in mild flu-like illness to severe disease threatening cases, such as anemia, kidney failure, and respiratory distress to the elderly and immuno-compromised. The solutions lie in control through management of ticks, improved animal care, human protection, community awareness and safe medical practice. Being an animal, human, and environmental health problem, babesiosis needs a One Health approach that will integrate veterinarians, medical professionals, environmental experts, and policymakers to mitigate its transmission and protect livelihoods and human health.

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