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Babesia subtypes by demographic region in 200 Lyme disease patients
| N | Babesia duncani | Babesia microti | |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast (North) | 155 | 43 | 44 |
| East Coast (South) | 20 | 6 | 3 |
| Midwest | 16 | 6 | 3 |
| West Coast | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other (Hawaii) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| International | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Notes: Positive antibody testing for B. microti and B. duncani among 200 patients with Lyme disease living in diverse geographic areas of the United States.
