16. What is WA-1?

WA-1 is a newly identified strain of Babesiosis which has been found in a number of people who are also infected with Lyme disease. There have been new tests developed to identify this specific strain in humans but the tests are not performed at all labs. To test for this strain of Babesiosis, physicians should have blood sent to specialty labs, such as Igenex Lab in CA.

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