Rare presentation of rickettsial infection as purpura fulminans: a case report
Rare presentation of rickettsial infection as purpura fulminans: a case report
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Purpura fulminans is an acute life-threatening disorder characterized by intravascular thrombosis and hemorrhagic infarction of the skin complicated with disseminated intravascular coagulation. It is commonly seen in acute infections following meningococcal and streptococcal infections. Few cases of purpura fulminans following rickettsial infection...
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Rare presentation of rickettsial infection as purpura fulminans: a case report
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1752-1947
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1752-1947
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10.1186/s13256-018-1672-5
