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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and aggressive disease having a high mortality rate without early and effective therapy.
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In this report, we are sharing our experience of a 24 year old unmarried lady with fever of unknown origin (FUO) who had a fatal form of hemophagocyticlymphohistiocytosis due to Epstein-Barr virus infection. Since hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a potentially fatal hyperinflammatory condition, prompt identification of this is prudent for early and effectual treatment.
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This page is a summary of: Epstein-Barr Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Presenting as Fever of Unknown Origin With Fatal Outcome, Journal of Hematology, January 2014, Elmer Press, Inc.,
DOI: 10.14740/jh134w.
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