A 29-year old female presented with fever, headache and epigastric pain. Though her initial presentation was benign and non-specific, she soon developed a full-blown cytokine storm with DIC. She was diagnosed with hemophagocytosis secondary to Rickettsia conorii infection. A good outcome was achieved thanks to prompt diagnosis and proper treatment.
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