Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that induces excessive thyroid hormone production. Thionamides are typically used for treatment but in rare circumstances can result in agranulocytosis. We present the case of a patient who was initiated on methimazole for treatment of Graves' disease, resulting in agranulocytosis, with subsequent Serratia marcescens bacteremia and septic shock.
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