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Cureus
; 14(12): e32528, 2022 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36654617
ABSTRACT
Septic shock with multi-organ dysfunction is an exceedingly rare, but known complication of untreated Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection. TB-associated cases of septic shock are predominantly reported in immunocompromised patients; however, it can manifest in a healthy individual if the infection is not treated. Through the interaction of lipoarabinomannan (LAM) on the mycobacterium cell wall with antigen-presenting cells, the bacteria may be able to survive in host cells for long periods of time. Without prompt treatment, TB may cause bronchiectasis and multi-organ failure. We report a case of a 24-year-old woman with untreated TB who developed widespread bronchiectasis and septic shock.
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Am J Ther
; 25(6): e779-e780, 2018.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30398996