Acquired Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Associated With Disseminated Herpes Simplex Virus in Immunocompetent Host

ACG Case Rep J. 2019 Aug 21;6(8):e00164. doi: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000164. eCollection 2019 Aug.

Abstract

We report the case of an immunocompetent young woman who developed multisystem organ failure following herpes simplex virus type 2 and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. Despite intravenous acyclovir and supportive measures, she rapidly progressed to acute liver failure and died before she could receive orthotopic liver transplant.

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  • Case Reports