GATA2 mutation underlies hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in an adult with primary cytomegalovirus infection.
J Infect Chemother
; 26(2): 252-256, 2020 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
We report a case of a 27-year old woman with persistent fever and pancytopenia who had multiple episodes of a hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) like condition. The criterion for HLH was satisfied; primary cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection was identified as the cause. Further examination revealed a GATA binding protein 2 mutation. Reports of GATAs deficiency presenting with HLH after primary CMV infection is very limited. As early recognition and diagnosis will improve patients' outcomes, internists and infectious disease specialists should be aware of this disease.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones por Citomegalovirus
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Linfohistiocitosis Hemofagocítica
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Factor de Transcripción GATA2
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Infect Chemother
Asunto de la revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
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TERAPIA POR MEDICAMENTOS
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Japón