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Scrub typhus presenting with massive splenomegaly in an adolescent boy.

Authors :
Reddy S
Samprathi M
Reddy M
Arora AJ
Source :
Tropical doctor [Trop Doct] 2023 Jul; Vol. 53 (3), pp. 398-399. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 03.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Scrub typhus is a serious public health problem in the Asia Pacific region. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications and mortality. Splenomegaly in isolated scrub typhus is mostly mild or subclinical and rarely massive. We report an adolescent boy with scrub typhus presenting with fever, massive splenomegaly and severe anemia. Clinicians should be aware of atypical presentations of scrub typhus, which is easily treatable with minimal investigations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1758-1133
Volume :
53
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Tropical doctor
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37006155
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755231166735