Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Associated with Salmonella typhi Infection in a Child: A Case Report with Review of Literature.
Juanita Uribe-LondonoLina Maria Castano-JaramilloLaura Penagos-TasconAndrea Restrepo-GouzyAndres-Felipe Escobar-GonzalezPublished in: Case reports in pediatrics (2018)
We present the case of an 8-year-old girl with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis secondary to a Salmonella typhi infection. She received antibiotic treatment and intravenous immunoglobulin with complete resolution of the symptoms. We present a review of previously reported pediatric cases and propose a gradual approach to treatment.