Fulminant hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to a reactivated EBV infection : A case report

• Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an aggressive inflammatory syndrome that results from inappropriate activation of the immune system. HLH has a high mortality if not treated. We describe a case of a fulminant HLH, associated with a reactivation of an EBV infection. The patient responded well to steroid treatment.

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Epstein-Barr

hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

reactivated infection

steroid treatment

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