Abstract
A 29-year-old female presented with fever, headache, and epigastric pain. Though her initial presentation was benign and nonspecific, she soon developed a full-blown cytokine storm with disseminated intravascular coagulation. She was diagnosed with hemophagocytosis secondary to Rickettsia conorii infection. A good outcome was achieved thanks to prompt diagnosis and proper treatment.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Open Forum Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Oct 2020 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Hemophagocytosis
- Mediterranean spotted fever
- Rickettsia