Cytomegalovirus induced refractory TTP in an immunocompetent individual: a case report

Cytomegalovirus induced refractory TTP in an immunocompetent individual: a case report

Abstract Background Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare, potentially fatal disease with multisystem involvement. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection as a cause of refractory TTP, has been reported only in immunocompromised individuals. We report a case of CMV-induced refractory TTP in an...

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Main Authors: Medhini Boteju, Praveen Weeratunga, Ahalyaa Sivashangar, Thashi Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Cytomegalo-virus
Refractory thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4037-9

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