epstein-barr virus-induced hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.
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hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (hlh) is one of the complications of epstein-barr virus (ebv) infection. although the patients who have developed hlh following ebv have normal immune system, there are a few patients with ebv-induced immune deficiency who develop hlh as well. here, we describe the case of a 10-year-old girl with neurological complications caused by ebv-induced hlh. the patient received rituximab, leading to weakening inflammation associated with ebv infection and suppression of disease through quick treatment.
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international journal of hematology-oncology and stem cell researchجلد ۷، شماره ۱، صفحات ۳۹-۴۲
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