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  • Title: Recurrent purpura fulminans associated with drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae infection in an asplenic girl.
    Author: Pancharoen C, Chatchatee P, Ngamphaiboon J, Thisyakorn U.
    Journal: Pediatr Infect Dis J; 2002 Jan; 21(1):80-1. PubMed ID: 11791110.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of purpura fulminans associated with drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae that responded to ceftriaxone therapy. Ultrasonography of the abdomen and splenic scan revealed the absence of a spleen.
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