Streptococcus pneumoniae-Related Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Treated with IVIG and Steroids

BACKGROUND Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare life-threatening condition that has a poor prognosis due to the ensuing cytokine storm leading to severe organ damage. Current treatment guidelines suggest using a combination of steroid- and etoposide-based chemotherapy. CASE REPORT The...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of case reports 2018-01, Vol.19, p.25-28
Hauptverfasser:	Dumancas, Carissa Y, Reyes, Hans Alexi Garay, Cosico, Juan, Savadkar, Amrut, Lah, Soowhan
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage Body Mass Index Dexamethasone - administration & dosage Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - complications Drug Therapy, Combination Female Glucocorticoids - administration & dosage Humans Immunoglobulins, Intravenous - administration & dosage Immunologic Factors - administration & dosage Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic - diagnosis Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic - microbiology Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic - therapy Marijuana Use - adverse effects Multiple Organ Failure - drug therapy Multiple Organ Failure - etiology Muscular Diseases - etiology Muscular Diseases - rehabilitation Patient Transfer Prognosis Risk Factors Streptococcus pneumoniae - isolation & purification Streptococcus pneumoniae - pathogenicity Treatment Outcome
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