Publications by authors named "Sanjeev Kr Sharma"
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in a Patient with Brucella Infection.
J Assoc Physicians India
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- TTP is a serious condition marked by blood clots in small vessels, leading to anemia, low platelet counts, and various systemic symptoms, and can be triggered by several factors, including rare infections like Brucellosis.
- A 33-year-old male with Brucella infection showed improvement with antibiotics but later developed severe complications including vision loss and significant thrombocytopenia, leading to a diagnosis of TTP.
- Despite initial treatment with plasma exchange, he experienced a relapse and was successfully treated with Rituximab, highlighting the complexity of managing TTP in cases linked to infections.