Two episodes of systemic capillary leak syndrome in an 8-year-old boy, following influenza A virus infection

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):222-4. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000000029.

Abstract

Systemic capillary leak syndrome is a rare condition, characterized by hypotension, edema, hemoconcentration and hypoalbuminemia. We describe 2 episodes of systemic capillary leak syndrome, following influenza A virus infection, occurring during 2 subsequent influenza seasons, in an 8-year-old boy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Capillary Leak Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Capillary Leak Syndrome / virology
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Influenza A virus / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis*
  • Male