title: Fulminant hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to a reactivated EBV infection: a case report.
abstract: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an aggressive inflammatory syndrome that results from inappropriate activation of the immune system. HLH has a high mortality if not treated. We describe a case of a fulminant HLH, associated with a reactivation of an EBV infection. The patient responded well to steroid treatment.
authors: Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Sweden. pantelis0507@gmail.com
authors: Pantelis
authors: P
authors: Antonodimitrakis
authors: Cecilia
authors: C
authors: Wassberg
authors: Spyridon
authors: S
authors: Gerovasileiou
authors: Johan
authors: J
authors: Back
authors: Roger
authors: R
authors: Hällgren
authors: Björn
authors: B
authors: Olsen
mesh_terms: D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000473:pathology; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D006801:Humans; D051359:Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D002097:C-Reactive Protein
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