Infectious purpura fulminans associated with pneumococcal septicaemia in a patient with unacknowledged functional asplenia
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Purpura fulminans (PF) is a life-threatening complication of septic shock that can occur due to disseminated infections with Streptococcus pneumoniae The spleen is an important organ in the immunisation process against encapsulated bacteria. Patients with asplenia, either functional or anatomical, are therefore at increased risk of developing serious infections and complications, such as PF, if infected with such bacteria.This case report presents a woman in her late 40s with unacknowledged functional asplenia who was admitted to the hospital with signs of an acute disseminated infection causing septic shock, signs of disseminated intravascular coagulation and infectious PF. A few days after admission, the blood cultures showed growth of S. pneumoniae With early sepsis treatment, the patient survived although with some complications. Clinical presentation, investigations, differential diagnosis, treatment and outcome are presented. Treatment and early recognition of PF are presented and discussed. Relevant recognition and preventative treatment strategies for patients with asplenia are also reviewed and discussed.This case demonstrates the importance of early recognition and treatment of PF in septic patients and the importance of preventive treatment strategies for patients with asplenia to avoid serious infections and complications.
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2024 |
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BMJ case reports - 17(2024), 3 vom: 25. März |
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Englisch |
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Date Completed 28.03.2024 Date Revised 29.03.2024 published: Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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