Spontaneous resolution of hemophagocytic syndrome and disseminated intravascular coagulation associated with parvovirus b19 infection in a previously healthy child.

Kaya Z., Ozturk G., Gursel T., Bozdayi G.

Japanese journal of infectious diseases, cilt.58, sa.3, ss.149-51, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 58 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Dergi Adı: Japanese journal of infectious diseases
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.149-51
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

A 10-year-old male with a brain abscess developed pancytopenia, liver dysfunction, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and decrease of immunoglobulin A (IgA) level during postoperative antibiotic and anticonvulsant therapy. A bone marrow examination revealed hemophagocytosis. Real-time PCR revealed parvovirus B 19 infection. The hemophagocytic syndrome resolved without specific treatment. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a spontaneous resolution of parvovirus B19-associated hemophagocytic syndrome and DIC.