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Liječnički vjesnik, Vol. 142 No. Supp 5, 2020.

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

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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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