Severe Hemolytic Crisis in Uncontrolled AIHA Triggered by Dengue

We present the case of a woman with a history of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), untreated for 1 year, who presented with fever, myalgia, arthralgia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia, along with a positive nonstructural protein antigen 1 (NS1Ag) test. During the course of dengue, the patient develop...

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Main Authors: Christian Alberto Rodriguez-Saldaña, Sofía Cavalcanti-Ramírez, Carmen Claudia Quesada-Osoria, Luis Gabriel Farfan-Chavez, Guiovanna María Wong-Terrones, Helena Karin Dominguez-Troncos
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Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/carm/8165658
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description We present the case of a woman with a history of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), untreated for 1 year, who presented with fever, myalgia, arthralgia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia, along with a positive nonstructural protein antigen 1 (NS1Ag) test. During the course of dengue, the patient developed severe hemolytic anemia, posing a potentially life-threatening scenario due to the rapid decline in hemoglobin levels and the risk of multiorgan failure. Treatment with methylprednisolone was initiated alongside supportive care for dengue, and balancing corticosteroid risks in a viral infection was crucial to stabilize the patient, ultimately leading to a favorable outcome. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and integrated management of autoimmune diseases and viral coinfections in dengue-endemic areas.
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spelling doaj-art-4d5032f5ede44b6581583701a25ff23e2025-08-20T03:04:58ZengWileyCase Reports in Medicine1687-96352025-01-01202510.1155/carm/8165658Severe Hemolytic Crisis in Uncontrolled AIHA Triggered by DengueChristian Alberto Rodriguez-Saldaña0Sofía Cavalcanti-Ramírez1Carmen Claudia Quesada-Osoria2Luis Gabriel Farfan-Chavez3Guiovanna María Wong-Terrones4Helena Karin Dominguez-Troncos5José Cayetano Heredia Hospital III-1 EsSaludDepartment of Infectious DiseasesDepartment of Infectious DiseasesDepartment of PulmonologyDepartment of Internal MedicineDepartment of Internal MedicineWe present the case of a woman with a history of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), untreated for 1 year, who presented with fever, myalgia, arthralgia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia, along with a positive nonstructural protein antigen 1 (NS1Ag) test. During the course of dengue, the patient developed severe hemolytic anemia, posing a potentially life-threatening scenario due to the rapid decline in hemoglobin levels and the risk of multiorgan failure. Treatment with methylprednisolone was initiated alongside supportive care for dengue, and balancing corticosteroid risks in a viral infection was crucial to stabilize the patient, ultimately leading to a favorable outcome. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and integrated management of autoimmune diseases and viral coinfections in dengue-endemic areas.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/carm/8165658
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Severe Hemolytic Crisis in Uncontrolled AIHA Triggered by Dengue
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