Epstein-Barr Virus-Related Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Hematologic Emergency in the Critical Care Setting

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and potential life-threatening clinical syndrome that results from uncontrolled activation of the immune system. Secondary HLH, more commonly observed in adult patients, is seen in the context of underlying triggering conditions. Epstein-Barr virus...

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Main Authors: Neda Hashemi-Sadraei, Pimprapa Vejpongsa, Muhamed Baljevic, Lei Chen, Modupe Idowu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Hematology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/491567