Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-Induced Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in the Course of Metamphetamine Abuse
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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and potentially fatal disorder characterized by abnormal activation of macrophages and occurring in many conditions in all age group. It is also characterized by hemophagocytosis in the bone marrow and in the reticuloendothelial system (RES). The underlying mechanism of acquired HLH is associated with uncontrolled inflammatory reaction which in most cases is triggered by infection or malignancy [1].
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