Scrub typhus initially manifested as diabetic ketoacidosis: A case report. (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jo, Dong Ho; Yu, Tae Yang; Kim, Young Jun; Lee, Jae Hoon
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 12(2018)
• Page Start: 165
• Page End: 166
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: Scrub typhus -- Diabetic ketoacidosis -- Complication; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2018.05.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Highlights: Severe complications such as ARDS, encephalitis, myocarditis, and ARF were reported in scrub typhus. Diabetic ketoacidosis could be occurred as a solitary complication from scrub typhus. Scrub typhus should be considered as a precipitating factor of DKA. Abstract: We report a case of a patient with scrub typhus who presented with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The patient initially manifested with DKA, and was diagnosed with acute scrub typhus after evaluation the precipitating factors of DKA. No other complications of scrub typhus were noted. This case report suggests that acute scrub typhus should be considered as a precipitating factor of DKA, especially during the endemic season.