Intestinal Tuberculosis Complicated by Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: A Rare Case Report and Treatment Outcome

Intestinal tuberculosis (TB) presenting with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a rare clinical entity that poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present the case of a 26-year-old female with symptoms of malaise, fever, and gastrointestinal disturbances, diagnosed with intestinal TB complicated by warm-type AIHA. Despite initial difficulties in diagnosis, treatment with antitubercular therapy led to a significant improvement in symptoms and resolution of hemolysis. This case highlights the importance of considering TB as an underlying cause of AIHA, particularly in endemic regions, and underscores the effectiveness of timely intervention with appropriate therapy.

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Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease Society
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2024-10-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/cids.cids_34_24
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Blood groups and transfusion
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Abstract

Intestinal tuberculosis (TB) presenting with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a rare clinical entity that poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present the case of a 26-year-old female with symptoms of malaise, fever, and gastrointestinal disturbances, diagnosed with intestinal TB complicated by warm-type AIHA. Despite initial difficulties in diagnosis, treatment with antitubercular therapy led to a significant improvement in symptoms and resolution of hemolysis. This case highlights the importance of considering TB as an underlying cause of AIHA, particularly in endemic regions, and underscores the effectiveness of timely intervention with appropriate therapy.

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