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Published on: December 1, 2023
A case of Henoch-Schönlein purpura associated with tick exposure
Rova Malala Fandresena Randrianarisoa1,2, Fatma Zohra Nachet2, Vasile Truta3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Joseph Raseta Befelatanana Hospital, 1 rue Befelatanana, 101 Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Abstract:
We report the case of a 68-year-old male who presented with necrotic purpura a few days following a tick bite. He was diagnosed with Henoch-Schönlein purpura. The clinical course was favorable after treatment with corticosteroids. This observation suggests that tick bites may act as a trigger for Henoch-Schönlein purpura. In cases of purpura occurring after a tick bite, it is crucial to perform biopsies in addition to testing for tick-borne diseases to ensure that vasculitis is not overlooked.
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