Unusual Presentation of Scrub Typhus in a Post-partum Patient: a Diagnostic Dilemma. | [Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care • 2017]

Author(s):

1. Manisha Biswal: Department of Medical Microbiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (POIMER), Chandigarh, India

2. Anudeep Jafra: Department of Anesthesiology & Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (POIMER), Chandigarh, India

3. Neeru Sahni: Department of Anesthesiology & Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (POIMER), Chandigarh, India

4. Megha Sharma: Department of Medical Microbiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (POIMER), Chandigarh, India

5. Pooja Sikka: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (POIMER), Chandigarh, India

6. Vanita Suri: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (POIMER), Chandigarh, India

Abstract:

Scrub typhus poses diagnostic dilemma in endemic countries, especially in peripartum period. We report an unusual case of scrub typhus in a postpartum female with features of puerperal sepsis along with worsening dyspnea owing to bilateral loculated, septate pleural effusion. Serological diagnosis and prompt treatment led to favorable outcome.

Page(s): 374-376

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Published: Journal: Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, Volume: 21, Issue: 3, Year: 2017

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