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Massive splenomegaly in scrub typhus: A rare presentation.
Virendra Atam1, Avirup Majumdar1, D Himanshu1
1Department of Internal Medicine, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India.
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|January 8, 2020
Summary
Scrub typhus, a bacterial infection, can cause prolonged fever and is an emerging cause of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO). Early diagnosis is crucial as massive splenomegaly is a rare but serious manifestation.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Rickettsial Infections
- Tropical Medicine
Background:
- Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi.
- It is an emerging cause of prolonged fever and Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO).
- Clinical manifestations vary widely, from asymptomatic to multi-organ failure, with massive splenomegaly being rare.
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