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Purpura fulminans in a patient with malaria |
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European Journal of Dermatology. Volume 10, Number 8, 617-9, December 2000, Cas cliniques |
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Author(s) : J.E. Keri, K. Thomas, B. Berman, A. Falabella |
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Summary : A case of purpura fulminans in a 44 year old woman infected with malaria is reported. The patient had laboratory findings consistent with disseminated intravascular coagulation and a severe eruption consisting of hemorrhagic bullae and crusts. This case is presented to elucidate another cutaneous manifestation of malaria. |
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Keywords : purpura fulminans, disseminated intravascular coagulation, malaria. |
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