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Latest revision as of 23:17, 12 March 2022
Background
Etiology
- Infectious
- Non-infectious
Epidemiology
- More common in children, but can happen at any age
Clinical Manifestations
- Shock
- Widespread purpura secondary to disseminated intravascular coagulation
- Rapidly-developing adrenal insufficiency from bilateral adrenal hemorrhage
