Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Complicating Severe Legionnaires’ Disease

Hammer L, Minet C, Bonadona

Abstract

We describe the first case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) in a patient with Legionnaires’ disease. TTP was demonstrated by the low level of adams TS13 activity that resolved after plasmapheresis and remained normal in the long-term follow up.

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