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Ciprofloxacin-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: a case report with fatal outcomes
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  • Sirine Boumaiza,
  • Amina Aounallah,
  • Fehmi Ferhi,
  • Ahlem Sfar,
  • Sana Mokni,
  • Najet Ghariani,
  • Colandane Belajouza,
  • Mohamed Denguezli
Sirine Boumaiza
Farhat Hached University Hospital of Sousse

Corresponding Author:sirine93160@hotmail.com

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Amina Aounallah
Farhat Hached University Hospital of Sousse
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Fehmi Ferhi
Farhat Hached Hospital
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Ahlem Sfar
Farhat Hached hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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Sana Mokni
Farhat Hached University Hospital of Sousse
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Najet Ghariani
Farhat Hached University Hospital of Sousse
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Colandane Belajouza
Farhat Hached University Hospital of Sousse
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Mohamed Denguezli
Farhat Hached University Hospital of Sousse
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Abstract

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a particular form of thrombotic microangiopathy, characterized by petechial lesions, anemia, renal failure and fluctuating mental status. It is usually associated with an infection, drugs, or neoplasias. Confusing and rare, it is a real diagnostic challenge.