Chronic active Epstein–Barr virus-associated secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in pregnancy: a case report

Abstract Background Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH) is a rare and fatal disease characterized by uncontrolled immune cell activation that can lead to a cytokine storm. Unfortunately, this condition can occur even during pregnancy, threatening both maternal and fetal lives. Case p...

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Main Authors: Masaya Takahashi, Shintaro Makino, Hiroko Iizuka, Masaaki Noguchi, Koyo Yoshida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04150-4