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

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

Abstract 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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Alexandra Goodman, Musa Bilal, Shivantha Amarnath, Teresa Gentile, Zachary Shepherd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-09-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
age‐related immunity
apheresis
Babesiosis
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4744

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