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CASE REPORT

Uncommon Presentation of a Common Infection

Biswajit G Dastidar, Shazia Gulshan, Anindya Sarkar, Arup K Halder

Keywords : Ferritin, Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, Salmonella, Sepsis

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10045-00159

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 30-11-2021

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Introduction: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a clinical syndrome resulting from the immunological hyperactivation of macrophages. The condition can be triggered by an infection, malignancy, or autoimmune disease. Though the current literatures demonstrated a significant portion of sepsis patients are probably suffering from HLH. Case description: Here, we present a case who presented like features of gram-negative sepsis but prompt diagnosis of HLH and treatment saved the patient's life. Conclusion: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis should be anticipated and recognized in fulminating sepsis-like conditions and promptly treated with steroids.


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