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.
Jenkins
H R
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Department of Child Health, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath, Cardiff, U.K.
Gray
O P
OP
D005260:Female; D006644:Histiocytes; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications*; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010587:Phagocytosis; D018805:Sepsis; D013577:Syndrome