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[Case Report] Challenging Detection of Latent Tuberculosis in a Patient Undergoing High-Dose Corticosteroid Therapy for Acute Hemolytic Anemia and Rhupus Arthropathy
- Source :
- Qeios.
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- Qeios Ltd, 2023.
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Abstract
- Acute autoimmune hemolytic anemia requires rapid stabilization, typically through the administration of high-dose corticosteroids. However, it is important to consider reactivation of latent infection and how immune suppression can interfere with molecular screening tools. In this case report, we present a patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis/Systemic Lupus Erythematosus experiencing severe autoimmune hemolytic anemia complicated by an unknown latent tuberculosis infection.
- Subjects :
- General Engineering
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- ISSN :
- 26323834
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Qeios
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....8c4136f484b0680c324c8ee5e7f032a9