The unusual case of babesiosis causing disseminated intravascular coagulation with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis |
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| Authors: | Alexandra Goodman Musa Bilal Shivantha Amarnath Teresa Gentile Zachary Shepherd |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Medicine, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY, USA ; 2. Department of Anesthesia, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY, USA ; 3. Department of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Staten Island University, Staten Island NY, USA ; 4. Department of Hematology & Oncology, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY, USA |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Keywords: | age‐ related immunity, apheresis, Babesiosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) |
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