A case of pediatric visceral leishmaniasis-related hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis diagnosed by mNGS

Volume: 97, Pages: 27 - 29
Published: Aug 1, 2020
Abstract

Abstract

Background

Visceral leishmaniasis-related hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (VL-HLH) is a secondary hemophagocytic syndrome, which can be life-threatening, caused by leishmania and transmitted by infected sandflies. Rapid and accurate identification of leishmania is crucial for clinical strategies.

Case report

Here, we report an infantile infection in a non-epidemic area of China. The infant was...
Paper Details
Title
A case of pediatric visceral leishmaniasis-related hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis diagnosed by mNGS
Published Date
Aug 1, 2020
Volume
97
Pages
27 - 29
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