A Rare Cause of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Fusobacterium Infection—A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare syndrome characterized by excessive activation of the immune system. Bacterial infections are very rare precipitants of this disease. A 19-year-old gentleman presented with headache, fatigue, and malaise. He was found to be hypotensive, tachycardic,...
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Main Authors: | Ghulam Rehman Mohyuddin, Heather J. Male |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2016-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Hematology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4839146 |
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