Macrophage activation syndrome linked to Epstein-Barr virus

Lemerle, S.; Bernaudin, F.; Papay-Paillerets, I.; Lobut, J.B.; Doppelt, E.; Reinert, P.

Annales de Pediatrie 36(8): 539-543

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0066-2097
PMID: 2554773
Document Number: 332972
Epstein-Barr virus infection is one of the etiologies that should be discussed in patients with macrophage activation syndrome. We report a case that is consistent with this diagnosis. The role of the Epstein-Barr virus in the etiologic diagnosis of VAHS (virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome) is specified. In pediatric patients with VAHS, the other causes of macrophage activation should also be discussed.

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