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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-1915-7 |