A CASE OF DENGUE-PRESENTING AS HEMOPHAGOCYTIC LYMPHOHISTIOCYTOSIS

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: *1Dr. J. Arun, 2Dr. Marchwin Kingston, 3Dr. Rathnakumar, 4Dr. Arjunan, 5Dr. Vinayak Moorthy
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18796791
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Abstract

Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) life-threatening systemic hyperinflammatory syndromes that can develop in most inflammatory contexts. We present a case of a 15-year-old boy persistent fever, generalized weakness, and altered mental status with elevated inflammatory markers & with the clinical history, examination & investigation findings, we present a compelling case of Dengue-associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research Mosquito-borne diseases and control Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN