Management of Landouzy Sepsis in a Young Adult with Multiorgan Dysfunction: Effective Use of ECMO and a Tailored Antituberculous Treatment Plan - Takeaways - MDSpire

Management of Landouzy Sepsis in a Young Adult with Multiorgan Dysfunction: Effective Use of ECMO and a Tailored Antituberculous Treatment Plan

  • By

  • Lukas van de Sand

  • Simon Dubler

  • Stefanie Bertram

  • Jana Luisa Aulenkamp

  • Nina Vanessa Pirschtat

  • Oliver Witzke

  • Yael Hegerfeldt

  • Markus Zettler

  • April 15, 2026

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    Tuberculosis remains a leading infectious cause of morbidity and mortality, with miliary TB accounting for 3% of cases.

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    Landouzy sepsis is a rare, severe form of disseminated TB that can lead to septic shock and has a mortality rate exceeding 70%.

  • 3

    A 23-year-old man with Landouzy sepsis and ARDS was successfully treated with VV-ECMO and a tailored antituberculous regimen.

  • 4

    Prompt diagnosis and early treatment are crucial in managing sepsis, as delays can increase the risk of progression to septic shock.

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    Modified antituberculous therapy can be effective in patients with multi-organ failure, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment plans.

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Management of Landouzy Sepsis in a Young Adult with Multiorgan Dysfunction: Effective Use of ECMO and a Tailored Antituberculous Treatment Plan

  • by Lukas van de Sand, Simon Dubler, Stefanie Bertram, Jana Luisa Aulenkamp, Nina Vanessa Pirschtat, Oliver Witzke, Yael Hegerfeldt, Markus Zettler

  • April 15, 2026

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