Pneumococcal sepsis presenting as purpura fulminans in a healthy infant

Authors: Intan, I.H.1; Rozita, A.R.2; Norlijah, O.1

Source: Annals of Tropical Paediatrics: International Child Health, Volume 29, Number 3, September 2009 , pp. 235-238(4)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

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Abstract:

The majority of cases of purpura fulminans are associated with Neisseria meningitidis sepsis. However, other bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, can also be the cause. Underlying predisposing conditions are immunodeficiencies and splenic dysfunction, the latter being the most frequent in the paediatric age group. Purpura fulminans secondary to pneumococcal sepsis in a healthy infant is described.

Document Type: Case report

DOI: 10.1179/027249309X12467994694139

Affiliations: 1: Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia 2: Institute of Paediatrics, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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