The unusual case of babesiosis causing disseminated intravascular coagulation with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

Babesiosis is increasing in the elderly due to an age‐related decline in immunity. Prompt diagnosis with blood smear and PCR prevent life‐threatening complications, like DIC and HLH. Studies focusing on pathophysiology and risk factors are needed.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Goodman, Alexandra, Bilal, Musa, Amarnath, Shivantha, Gentile, Teresa, Shepherd, Zachary
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2021
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8405534/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34484774
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4744
Descripción
Sumario:Babesiosis is increasing in the elderly due to an age‐related decline in immunity. Prompt diagnosis with blood smear and PCR prevent life‐threatening complications, like DIC and HLH. Studies focusing on pathophysiology and risk factors are needed.

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