Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia complicating a postneonatal pertussis pneumonia.

Authors :: Piastra M
Ruggiero A
Tempera A
Chiaretti A
Polidori G
Riccardi R
Source :: Pediatric hematology and oncology [Pediatr Hematol Oncol] 2003 Oct-Nov; Vol. 20 (7), pp. 551-5.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: The authors describe a 2-month-old female with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia complicating a pertussis pneumonia. The baby was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for monitoring and treatment. Remission occurred without sequelae, but multiple hemotransfusions were needed in the acute phase. This represents the first reported case of such a complication in childhood.

Subjects :: Anemia, Hemolytic diagnosis
Anemia, Hemolytic microbiology
Bordetella pertussis isolation & purification
Female
Hematologic Tests
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Pneumonia diagnosis
Pneumonia microbiology
Whooping Cough diagnosis
Anemia, Hemolytic etiology
Pneumonia complications
Whooping Cough complications

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