Dengue fever complicated by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: Report of 2 cases and bone marrow findings

Dengue fever complicated by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: Report of 2 cases and bone marrow findings

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare but severe complication of dengue infection which carries a high mortality. This report highlights the importance of early recognition of this condition as prompt appropriate treatment improves outcomes.

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical case reports 2020, Vol.8 (12), p.3427-3431
Hauptverfasser: Chang, Chee Yik, Rajappan, Mahaletchumi, Zaid, Masliza, Ong, Edmund L C
Format: Report
Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare but severe complication of dengue infection which carries a high mortality. This report highlights the importance of early recognition of this condition as prompt appropriate treatment improves outcomes.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.3422