Research on Babesia: A bibliometric assessment of a neglected tick-borne parasite

Abstract

Given the emergence and reemergence of tick-borne diseases, here we assessed the publishing patterns of research focused on <i>Babesia</i>. We also discuss the implications for the articles published in the last decade, and how more clinical and epidemiological information concerning <i>Babesia</i> is still required. The findings of this article would be useful to define research priorities about <i>Babesia</i> and diagnose the important of scientific production on this pathogen.