Henoch-Schönlein Purpura Associated with Giardiasis in an 18-Year-Old: A Case Report from Mogadishu, Somalia
This case highlights a rare association between IgA vasculitis and an active <i>Giardia lamblia</i> infection, and to our knowledge, is the first such case reported from Somalia. It underscores the presence of IgAV in adults and emphasizes the importance of investigating for co-infections in patients presenting with sever GI symptoms. A comprehensive evaluation is vital for ensuring timely and appropriate management.
Authors
- Abdifatah Abdullahi Jalei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4701-4683)
- Abdifetah Ibrahim Omar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5444-6487)
- Abyan Hassan Dimbil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7251-5757)
- Yassir Balla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1988-8332)
- Saleh Abdulkadir Saeed Al-Duais
Institutions
- Somali National University (SO)
- University of Somalia (SO)
- SIMAD University (SO)
- Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology (SO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Medical Case Reports Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/imcrj.s555551
- Primary Topic
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00