Table 3 Reported cases of splenic rupture due to babesiosis
Author, year (Ref.) | Splenomegaly | Immunity status | Urgent splenectomy |
|---|---|---|---|
Siderits et al. [39] | Had splenomegaly | Immunocompetent | Yes |
Florescu et al. [40] | 2 cases both had splenomegaly | 2 cases both are immunocompetent | No |
Kuwayama and Briones [41] | Subclinical splenomegaly | Immunocompetent | Yes |
Froberg et al. [42] | Had splenomegaly | Immunocompetent | Yes |
Reis et al. [43] | Not reported | Immunocompetent | Treated by splenic artery embolization |
El Khoury et al. [44] | 2 cases both had splenomegaly | 2 cases both are immunocompetent | No |
Tobler Jr. et al. [45] | Had splenomegaly | Immunocompetent | No |
Seible et al. [46] | Not reported | Immunocompetent | No |
Farber et al. [47] | Subclinical splenomegaly | Immunocompetent | Yes |