Meeting abstract

https://doi.org/10.26800/LV-142-supp5-5

Hemorrhagic Shock Caused By Norovirus Infection In Henoch Schonlein Purpura: A Case Report

Valentina Juraga ; School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Republic of Croatia 2
Saša Sršen ; Department of Pediatrics, Split University Hospital Centre, 21000 Split, Republic of Croatia

Abstract

Henoch Schonlein purpura (HSP) is the most common vasculitis in pediatric population. It's usually triggered by respiratory or gastrointestinal infections. HSP is characterized by a classic tetrad of nonthrombocytopenic palpable purpura, arthritis or arthralgias, gastrointestinal and renal involvement.
Norovirus infection is generally self-limiting disease manifested by vomiting and diarrhoea, but when accompanied with HSP, it can cause some life treathening complications.

Keywords

Henoch-Schonlein purpura; norovirus; shock; vasculitis

Hrčak ID:

251239

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/251239

Publication date:

27.1.2021.

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