Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to Plasmodium falciparum malaria: Case report and review of the literature

Rationale: Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare complication of malaria, which is often misdiagnosed. Patient concerns: A 30-year-old male was admitted to our department for persistent fever, which began after returning from a stay in Guinea-Conakry. The laboratory investigations revealed a...

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Main Authors: Fatma Hammami, Makram Koubaa, Mourad Chaari, Rim Chaabouni, Abrakhom Zeyni, Khaoula Rekik, Fatma Smaoui, Mounir Ben Jemaa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.apjtm.org/article.asp?issn=1995-7645;year=2020;volume=13;issue=10;spage=467;epage=471;aulast=Hammami