acquired purpura fulminans

Acquired purpura fulminans is a life-threatening and rapidly progressing disorder that mainly affects neonates and children. It is characterized by purpuric skin lesions and a disturbance in blood clotting known as disseminated intravascular coagulation. This condition can progress quickly, with small and medium-sized blood vessels becoming blocked by clots, which may lead to multi-organ failure. There are two forms of this condition; the most common is triggered by an infection, while the other is termed idiopathic purpura fulminans.

People with this condition may develop purpuric (purple) skin lesions. These purpuric spots are due to bleeding under the skin and can be a sign of severe clotting problems within the body. Additional signs related to disseminated intravascular coagulation may also be present.

Acquired purpura fulminans occurs as a result of severe alterations in the blood clotting process. It is most commonly associated with acute infections, which trigger a cascade of clotting events in the blood vessels. A less common form of the condition is idiopathic, meaning that the exact trigger is not well understood.

Information about treatment is currently limited for this condition.

Information about prognosis is currently limited for this condition.

Information about current research and future directions is currently limited for this condition.