Infection-associated haemophagocytic syndrome in an infant

Infection-associated haemophagocytic syndrome in an infant

We describe the case of an infant with haemophagocytic syndrome initiated by severe infection. The difficulties of diagnosing and managing the condition as well as its pathogenesis are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of infection 1988-09, Vol.17 (2), p.167-170
Hauptverfasser: Jenkins, H.R., Gray, O.P.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Histiocytes
Human viral diseases
Humans
Infant
Infection - complications
Infectious diseases
Lymphatic Diseases - etiology
Medical sciences
Phagocytosis
Sepsis
Syndrome
Viral diseases
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Zusammenfassung:We describe the case of an infant with haemophagocytic syndrome initiated by severe infection. The difficulties of diagnosing and managing the condition as well as its pathogenesis are discussed.
ISSN:0163-4453
1532-2742
DOI:10.1016/S0163-4453(88)91851-8