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Mediterranean spotted fever as a cause of septic shock
M Abdeljelil1, H Sakly1, I Kooli1
1Department of Infectious Diseases, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia.
Abstract:
Mediterranean spotted fever is a generally benign disease but with the potential of serious manifestations. We report a case of Mediterranean spotted fever in a 56-year-old woman, with pet dog exposure, who presented with a septic shock pattern. Based on clinical symptoms, history, and laboratory results, the diagnosis of Mediterranean spotted fever was suspected and the outcome was favorable with doxycycline treatment. Although rickettsiae remain an uncommon cause of the sepsis syndrome, it is important to consider it, especially as people are now traveling to endemic areas more frequently.
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Mediterranean spotted fever, a tick-borne illness, can present as severe septic shock. Early doxycycline treatment led to a favorable outcome in a 56-year-old woman, highlighting the importance of considering rickettsial infections in sepsis cases.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Tick-Borne Illnesses
- Rickettsial Infections
Background:
- Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) is typically benign but can cause severe illness.
- Rickettsial infections are uncommon causes of sepsis syndrome.
- Increased travel to endemic areas raises the risk of exposure.
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