Life-Threatening Severe Thrombocytopenia and Mild Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Associated with Brucellosis.

ABSTRACT:

Methods

We report the case of a 73-year-old Saudi female who presented with severe thrombocytopenia and mild autoimmune hemolytic anemia associated with brucellosis. The coexistence of published cases of two hematological disorders with brucellosis is rare.

Results

Despite the initial treatment with eltrombopag and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), our patient's platelets count remained low and significantly improved after initiation of brucellosis treatment in the form of rifampicin and doxycycline. Discussion. We conclude by reviewing the case that in many parts of Saudi Arabia, brucellosis remains a prevalent infection. Hence, it should be considered as a possible diagnosis in febrile individuals with no localizing indications and the presence of severe thrombocyt

SUBMITTER: Ahmed WAM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9883092 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature