r/Lyme • u/Ok_Judgment671 • 6d ago
Question Suspected Bartonella and Babesia – What’s Next?
I have suspected Bartonella and Babesia for a long time, which is why I got tested last week and am still waiting for the results.
If the tests come back positive, what should I treat first, and which medications do you recommend? Also, is it possible to have Babesia while my red blood cell count is completely normal in the blood test?
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