Reactive hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis after hepatitis a infection

Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus. 2014 Sep;30(Suppl 1):46-8. doi: 10.1007/s12288-013-0241-8. Epub 2013 Mar 7.

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.

Keywords: Children; Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis; Hepatitis A virus.

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