Literature DB >> 11791110

Recurrent purpura fulminans associated with drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae infection in an asplenic girl.

Chitsanu Pancharoen1, Pantipa Chatchatee, Jarungchit Ngamphaiboon, Usa Thisyakorn.   

Abstract

We report a case of purpura fulminans associated with drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae that responded to ceftriaxone therapy. Ultrasonography of the abdomen and splenic scan revealed the absence of a spleen.

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Year:  2002        PMID： 11791110     DOI： 10.1097/00006454-200201000-00022

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Pediatr Infect Dis J        ISSN： 0891-3668            Impact factor:   2.129


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Journal:  Rev Esp Quimioter       Date:  2018-06-28       Impact factor: 1.553

2.  Pneumococcal purpura fulminans in a 25-year-old patient with liver cirrhosis due to autoimmune hepatitis.

Authors:  Sarah J Williamson; Rafael Ruiz-Gaviria
Journal:  IDCases       Date:  2022-08-23

3.  Pneumococcal Sepsis Complicated by Splenic Abscesses and Purpura Fulminans in a 15-Month-Old Child: Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Authors:  Scott Pangonis; Pisespong Patamasucon; Ellen Fitzpatrick
Journal:  J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep       Date:  2016-02-29
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