Reactive hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis after hepatitis a infection.
Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus
; 30(Suppl 1): 46-8, 2014 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a clinical condition which result in cytotoxic Tcell and antigen presenting cell overproduction and also their cytokines. Hepatitis A Virus associated HLH is very rare condition among other viruses. This condition is often difficult to diagnose, so treatment is often delayed. Here we present a case of adolescent boy with secondary virus associated HLH diagnosis with Hepatitis A infection and successfull treatment by short course of intravenous immunoglobulin and steroid.
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Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus
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2014
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