Abstract

NUNEZ BACARREZA, J.J.; MONTIEL LOPEZ, L.  and  NUNEZ DEL PRADO ALCOREZA, J.R.. Hemophagocytic syndrome associated with Cytomegalovirus viral infection. Med. Intensiva [online]. 2011, vol.35, n.3, pp.189-192. ISSN 0210-5691.

The clinical case of a 19-year old woman with the clinical criteria of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) viral associated with Hemophagocytic syndrome (VAHS) is presented. The clinical outcome was poor and rapidly progressive, ending in exitus letalis. The principal concepts and characteristics of the Hemophagocytic syndrome are discussed, stressing the current consensus rules and the variations in management according to international guidelines.

Keywords : Hemophagocytic syndrome; Infection; Cytomegalovirus; Diagnosis; Pathology.

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