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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Rickettsia conorii causes Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF), a tick-borne illness endemic to the Mediterranean basin.
  • MSF can present with diverse systemic manifestations, including sepsis and multiorgan involvement.

Observation:

  • A traveler returning from the Mediterranean developed fever, rash, and eschars, progressing to sepsis and multiorgan failure.
  • Ocular involvement, specifically Purtscher-like retinopathy, was observed in this patient.
  • Laboratory tests confirmed Rickettsia spp. infection through serology and PCR.

Findings:

  • The patient exhibited cardiac, pulmonary, renal, ocular, and neurological complications.
  • A 14-day course of doxycycline led to a full recovery.
  • This case is the first to report Purtscher-like retinopathy associated with MSF.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering MSF in febrile travelers returning from endemic areas.
  • Emphasizes the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe outcomes.
  • Suggests a potential link between MSF and Purtscher-like retinopathy, warranting further investigation.