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Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Publication at Second Faculty of Medicine |
2022

Abstract

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is heterogeneous disease characterized by uncotrolled proliferation of T lymphocytes and macrophages result of which is overproduction of cytokines and hemophagocytosis. Without adequate therapy this condition could be life-threatening.

We present a case of infant with secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in SARS-CoV-2 infection.