Open AccessPrompt treatment of disseminated HSV‐2 infection in a patient with compromised cellular immunity: A case of aborted hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis?
Author(s) -
Tsimpidakis Antonios,
Tsilingiris Dimitrios,
Remountaki Eleni,
Zouridaki Eftychia,
Rigopoulos Dimitrios,
Nicolaidou Electra
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2961
Subject(s) - hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis , medicine , immunology , immunity , cellular immunity , hsl and hsv , immune system , pathology , virus , disease
Recognition of unusual manifestations such as disseminated HSV or HSV‐related hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis among individuals with impaired cellular immunity and prompt treatment initiation are essential for a favorable outcome.