Penicilliosis-associated hemophagocytic syndrome in a human immunodeficiency virus-infected child: the first case report in children.

Abstract

Infection-associated hemophagocytic syndrome (IAHS) has been found in many systemic infectious conditions with a high mortality rate. Disseminated Penicillium marneffei infection is a common opportunistic condition among HIV-infected patients in many regions in Southeast Asia. We report the first case of IAHS caused by penicilliosis in an HIV-infected child who presented with cytopenias and recovered promptly after antifungal and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy.

• Authors: K Chokephaibulkit, G Veerakul, N Vanprapar, A Chaiprasert, V Tanphaichitr, S Chearskul
• Journal: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet (J Med Assoc Thai) Vol. 84 Issue 3 Pg. 426-9 (Mar 2001) ISSN: 0125-2208 [Print] Thailand
• PMID: 11460947 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections (microbiology)
• HIV Infections (microbiology)
• Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell (microbiology)
• Humans
• Infant
• Male
• Mycoses (complications)
• Penicillium