| Successful conservative treatment of spontaneous splenic rupture secondary to Babesiosis: a case report and literature review. | |
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PMID: 21500704 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Babesiosis is caused by a protozoan parasite of the genus Babesia. In the United States, the usual infective organism Babesia microti, is most commonly transmitted through the bite of an infected Ixodestick. While the majority of patients exhibit sub-clinical signs and symptoms, significant illness can result. Spontaneous splenic rupture is a life-threatening complication of some viral and protozoan infections. We present a case of Babesiosis with spontaneous splenic rupture in which conservative management with blood transfusions and hospital-based care were successful, and the patient was spared splenectomy. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case treated without splenectomy. Our successful experience suggests conservative management may be appropriate for some patients. |
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Hussain M A Abbas; Robert A Brenes; Michael S Ajemian; Stephen J Scholand |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Connecticut medicine Volume: 75 ISSN: 0010-6178 ISO Abbreviation: Conn Med Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-04-19 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372745 Medline TA: Conn Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 143-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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The Stanley J. Dudrick Department of Surgery, Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury, USA. haskar@hotmail.com |
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