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Dengue fever complicated by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: Report of 2 cases and bone marrow findings

Chang CY 1 , Rajappan M 1 , Zaid M 1 , Ong ELC 2

Affiliations 

  • 1 Medical Department Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Malaysia
  • 2 University of Newcastle Medical School Newcastle Upon Tyne UK
Clin Case Rep, 2020 Dec;8(12):3427-3431.
PMID: 33363946 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3422

Abstract

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare but severe complication of dengue infection which carries a high mortality. This report highlights the importance of early recognition of this condition as prompt appropriate treatment improves outcomes.

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