Penicilliosis-associated hemophagocytic syndrome in a human immunodeficiency virus-infected child: the first case report in children.
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| ID: sea-45047
ABSTRACT
Infection-associated hemophagocytic syndrome (IAHS) has been found in many systemic infectious conditions with a high mortality rate. Disseminated Penicillium marneffei infection is a common opportunistic condition among HIV-infected patients in many regions in Southeast Asia. We report the first case of IAHS caused by penicilliosis in an HIV-infected child who presented with cytopenias and recovered promptly after antifungal and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Penicillium
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Histiocitosis de Células no Langerhans
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Infecciones por VIH
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Infecciones Oportunistas Relacionadas con el SIDA
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Lactante
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Micosis
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2001
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