A Case of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Associated With Mediterranean Spotted Fever in a Healthy 29-Year-Old Female. (13th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Karra, Nour; Dolinski, Rina; Akria, Luiza; Yampoulski, Yevgeni; Awad, Jamal
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 7:Number 10(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-08-13
• Subjects: hemophagocytosis -- Mediterranean spotted fever -- Rickettsia; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa355
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

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.