Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Associated with Salmonella typhi Infection in a Child: A Case Report with Review of Literature

We present the case of an 8-year-old girl with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to a Salmonella typhi infection. She received antibiotic treatment and intravenous immunoglobulin with complete resolution of the symptoms. We present a review of previously reported pediatric cases and propo...

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Autores principales: Uribe-Londono, Juanita, Castano-Jaramillo, Lina Maria, Penagos-Tascon, Laura, Restrepo-Gouzy, Andrea, Escobar-Gonzalez, Andres-Felipe
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi 2018
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6282142/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30595935
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6236270
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Sumario:We present the case of an 8-year-old girl with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to a Salmonella typhi infection. She received antibiotic treatment and intravenous immunoglobulin with complete resolution of the symptoms. We present a review of previously reported pediatric cases and propose a gradual approach to treatment.

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