A case of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis presenting as Pyrexia of Unknown Origin
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a potentially fatal hyper inflammatory condition which occurs as either primary (genetic) or secondary (acquired) due to impaired or absent function of Natural Killer cells and cytotoxic cells. Common secondary causes include viral and bacterial infections...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2014-08-01
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Series: | Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/1928 |