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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in children with visceral leishmaniasis.

Authors :
Blázquez-Gamero D
Domínguez-Pinilla N
Chicharro C
Negreira S
Galán P
Pérez-Gorricho B
Calvo C
Prieto L
De la Parte M
Otheo E
Vivanco JL
Ruiz-Contreras J
Source :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal [Pediatr Infect Dis J] 2015 Jun; Vol. 34 (6), pp. 667-9.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Acquired hemophagocytic lymphohistiocitosis (HLH) syndrome can be a complication of visceral leishmaniasis (VL). A multicenter prospective study was conducted to determine the frequency of HLH syndrome in children with VL. Twenty-four children with VL were identified, and 10 (41%) developed HLH syndrome. VL should be ruled out in all children with HLH criteria living in or coming from endemic areas.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-0987
Volume :
34
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25970110
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0000000000000685