Open AccessThe unusual case of babesiosis causing disseminated intravascular coagulation with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Author(s) -
Goodman Alexandra,
Bilal Musa,
Amarnath Shivantha,
Gentile Teresa,
Shepherd Zachary
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4744
Subject(s) - medicine , hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis , disseminated intravascular coagulation , babesiosis , intensive care medicine , pathophysiology , coagulation , coagulopathy , immunology , pathology , surgery , disease
Babesiosis is increasing in the elderly due to an age‐related decline in immunity. Prompt diagnosis with blood smear and PCR prevent life‐threatening complications, like DIC and HLH. Studies focusing on pathophysiology and risk factors are needed.