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COVIDāassociated nonāvasculitic thrombotic retiform purpura of the face and extremities: A case report
Abstract SARSāCoVā2 infection can manifest many rashes. However, thrombotic retiform purpura rarely occurs during COVIDā19 illness. Aggressive antiāCOVIDā19 therapy with a highādose steroid regimen led to rapid recovery. This immunothrombotic phenomenon likely represents a poor type 1 interferon response and complement activation on the endothelial surface in response to acute infection