Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating invasive pneumococcal disease: a pediatric case report

Abstract Background Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an infrequent but life-threatening disease due to excessive immune activation. Secondary HLH can be triggered by infections, autoimmune diseases, and malignant diseases. Streptococcus pneumoniae is a pathogenic bacterium responsible for...

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Main Authors: Mitsuru Tsuge, Machiko Miyamoto, Reiji Miyawaki, Yoichi Kondo, Hirokazu Tsukahara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-1915-7