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Perinatal/Neonatal Case Presentation

Neonatal Tuberculosis Associated With Shock, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Hemophagocytic Syndrome, and Hypercalcemia: A Case Report

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We report on a female infant with disseminated tuberculosis who presented with clinical sepsis and disseminated intravascular coagulation starting at 14 days of age. Parenteral ofloxacin combined with streptomycin were used because the enteral route was not possible and intravenous isoniazid and rifampicin were not available. Rare complications including infection-associated hemophagocytic syndrome, hypercalcemia, and adrenal insufficiency were detected and successfully managed.

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We thank the staff, fellows, and residents of the Department of Pediatrics involved in the care of this patient, especially Ampaiwan Chuansumrit (Division of Hematology), Pat Mahachokelertwattana (Division of Endocrinology), and Aroonwan Preutthipan (Division of Respiratory Disease).

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Okascharoen, C., Nuntnarumit, P. & Sirinavin, S. Neonatal Tuberculosis Associated With Shock, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Hemophagocytic Syndrome, and Hypercalcemia: A Case Report. J Perinatol 23, 79–81 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7210848

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