Being bitten by an infected tick
Residing in an endemic area, primarily the Northeastern, United States coast
Repeated exposure to common I. scapularis and Ixodes hosts; white-footed deer mice, rats, voles, chipmunks, and field mice
Outdoor recreational activity during seasons of high tick activity
What are the factors that increase the risk of Babesiosis?
<s>[INST] Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional. This is the question: What are the factors that increase the risk of Babesiosis? [/INST] \n Being bitten by an infected tick
Residing in an endemic area, primarily the Northeastern, United States coast
Repeated exposure to common I. scapularis and Ixodes hosts; white-footed deer mice, rats, voles, chipmunks, and field mice
Outdoor recreational activity during seasons of high tick activity</s>