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Case Report

Influenza Virus B-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

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Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Hematol. Rep. 2019, 11(3), 8268; https://doi.org/10.4081/hr.2019.8268
Submission received: 5 August 2019 / Revised: 6 August 2019 / Accepted: 7 August 2019 / Published: 18 September 2019

Abstract

This original report describes the diagnosis and management of a male with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) triggered by influenza B virus infection. The patient was diagnosed with HLH-2004 clinical criteria and a bone marrow biopsy demonstrating hemophagocytes. Therapy consisted of etoposide and dexamethasone while monitoring hemoglobin and platelet levels. To enable early recognition and prompt treatment for this disease, physicians should be aware of this association.
Keywords: hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis; influenza B virus; hemophagocyte hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis; influenza B virus; hemophagocyte

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Gao, J.; Pasion, J.; Sanchez-Petitto, G.; Law, J. Influenza Virus B-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. Hematol. Rep. 2019, 11, 8268. https://doi.org/10.4081/hr.2019.8268

AMA Style

Gao J, Pasion J, Sanchez-Petitto G, Law J. Influenza Virus B-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. Hematology Reports. 2019; 11(3):8268. https://doi.org/10.4081/hr.2019.8268

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Gao, Jackson, Jeremiah Pasion, Gabriela Sanchez-Petitto, and Jennie Law. 2019. "Influenza Virus B-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis" Hematology Reports 11, no. 3: 8268. https://doi.org/10.4081/hr.2019.8268

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