Unusual presentation of scrub typhus in a post-partum patient: a diagnostic dilemma

  • Manisha Biswal Department of Medical Microbiology
  • Anudeep Jafra Department of Anesthesiology & Intensive Care and
  • Neeru Sahni Department of Anesthesiology & Intensive Care and 3Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Megha Sharma Department of Medical Microbiology
  • Pooja Sikka Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Vanita Suri Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Keywords: Complicated scrub typhus, Loculated pleural effusion, Postpartum infection, Scrub typhus

Abstract

Scrub typhus poses diagnostic dilemma in endemic countries, especially in peripartum period. We report an unusual case of scrub typhus in a postpartum female with features of puerperal sepsis along with worsening dyspnea owing to bilateral loculated, septate pleural effusion. Serological diagnosis and prompt treatment led to favorable outcome.

Published
01-19-2019
How to Cite
Biswal, M., Jafra, A., Sahni, N., Sharma, M., Sikka, P., & Suri, V. (2019). Unusual presentation of scrub typhus in a post-partum patient: a diagnostic dilemma. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 374-376. Retrieved from https://www.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/123
Issue
Vol.21 No.3(2017): July-September
Section
Case Reports