HIV-associated haemophagocytic syndrome: Case report

Citation
L. Pantanowitz et As. Karstaedt, HIV-associated haemophagocytic syndrome: Case report, E AFR MED J, 77(8), 2000, pp. 459-460
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
0012835X → ACNP
Volume
77
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
459 - 460
Database
ISI
SICI code
0012-835X(200008)77:8<459:HHSCR>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
A case of reactive haemophagocytic syndrome in a patient with human immunod eficiency virus infection is presented. The diagnosis relies on bone marrow examination, as the clinical and haematologic signs are non-specific, An o pportunistic infection or malignancy may be associated. Treatment is direct ed at the underlying disease.