Streptococcus pneumonia'ya baǧli purpura fulminans: Olgu sunumu ve literatür özeti

Translated title of the contribution: Purpura fulminans due to Streptococcus pneumonia: A case report and literature review

Necati Balamtekin, Duygu Hacihamdioǧlu, Mustafa Gülgün, A. Emin Kürekçi

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Abstract

Purpura fulminans is defined as ecchymotic skin lesions accompanied by fever and hypotension. The majority of the cases are associated with meningococcal sepsis, however, Streptococcus pneumonia and other streptococci may also cause purpura fulminans. Purpura fulminans developing due to Streptococcus pneumonia in a previously healthy 3.5-month-old male infant is presented herein.

Translated title of the contributionPurpura fulminans due to Streptococcus pneumonia: A case report and literature review
Original languageTurkish
Pages (from-to)183-186
Number of pages4
JournalGulhane Medical Journal
Volume48
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

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