Neoehrlichia mikurensis-associated secondary capillary leak syndrome and septic shock: a case report
This case broadens the known clinical spectrum of the disease and may suggest a pathogenic role in hematoma formation, likely related to endothelial tropism and intravascular dissemination of the bacteria. Recognizing such atypical presentations is key to avoiding diagnostic delays. This case also highlights the diagnostic value of eubacterial polymerase chain reaction in emerging tick-borne infections.
Authors
- Onya Opota (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-0607)
- Clémence Hennebel
- Gilbert Greub (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9529-3317)
- Nicolas Fourré (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1660-9365)
- Maria Theresa de Almeida Duarte
- Laurent Merz
Institutions
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CH)
- Y-Parc (Switzerland) (CH)
- University of Lausanne (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05552-0
- Primary Topic
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00