A Case of Adult-onset Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Triggered by Fire Ants.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-20-2020
Publication Title
Cureus
Abstract
Adult-onset IgA vasculitis, also known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP), is a rare disease that often presents with a non-blanchable, purpuric rash and can simultaneously affect the gastrointestinal, renal and musculoskeletal systems. The etiology of HSP is unknown. It can be triggered by any entity that creates an immunological insult, including medications, infections and vaccines. We describe a unique case of an adult woman who presented with HSP after experiencing multiple insect bites from fire ants and mosquitos while traveling overseas.
Volume
12
Issue
3
First Page
7341
Last Page
7341
Recommended Citation
Mazumder S, Ma M, Champigny M, Adeyemo A. A Case of Adult-onset Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Triggered by Fire Ants. Cureus. 2020 Mar 20;12(3):e7341. doi: 10.7759/cureus.7341. PMID: 32313782; PMCID: PMC7164697.
DOI
10.7759/cureus.7341
ISSN
2168-8184
PubMed ID
32313782