Abstract
During the influenza A (H3N2) season of 2003-2004, several influenza-related complications and deaths were reported in children. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating influenza A infection is very rare. We report a 3-year-old girl who presented with severe pneumonia and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis associated with influenza A infection. Clinicians should be aware of hemophagocytic syndrome as a serious complication of influenza A infection.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Bone Marrow / pathology
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Child, Preschool
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Fatal Outcome
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Female
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Heart Arrest / etiology
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Humans
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
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Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype*
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Influenza, Human / complications*
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Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic / etiology*
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Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic / pathology
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Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic / therapy
Substances
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous