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Vasculitis, a Rare Presentation of a Post-Streptococcal Syndrome

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Resumo:Post-streptococcal vasculitis is not awell-recognized non-suppurative complication of Group A streptococcal infections. Seventeen-year-old male was admitted with palpable purpura in the limbs, ankle swelling, microscopic hematuria and elevated inflammation markers. After short remission period, an extensive exudative pleural effusion was identified. High anti-streptococcal antibodies titers were found. This report illustrates an atypical and rare presentation of a post-streptococcal syndrome.
Autores principais:Martins, A
Outros Autores:Figueiredo, A; Brito, MJ
Assunto:Vasculitis Streptococcal infections Adolescent
Ano:2015
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Hospital Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca E.P.E.
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório do Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando Fonseca

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