Purpura Fulminans and Pasteurella Multocida Infection in an Adult: A Case Report
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Acute infectious PF occurs in the presence of severe acute infection, most commonly caused by Neisseria meningitidis, followed by Streptococcus pneumonia [4]. Early full spectrum antibiotic, supportive therapy and fresh frozen plasma (FFP) are essential in this subtype of PF with high mortality rate. We describe a case of rapidly progressive acute infectious PF presenting in an adult with Pasteurella multocida (PM) bacteriemia. With this case report we aim to illustrate the potential life threatening severity of PF and illustrate a rare presentation due to its occurrence Purpura Fulminans and Pasteurella Multocida Infection in an Adult: A Case Report
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