This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Parasitology, Subject name: Microbiology
Babesiosis is transmitted by bite of: 
Select and explain. 
A. Mosquito, B. Sandfly, C. Reduviid bug, D. Tick
D: Tick
Answer: D: Tick 
Explanation: Ans. D. TickBabesia is an intraerythrocytic parasite like Plasmodium. It can be differentiated from malaria by Vector: TickPigments: AbsentGametocyte: Not seenCh forms: Maltese cross formsPatho: Less severe and cerebral features not seen.