Abstract:Background: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is characterized by an unremitting activation of CD8+ T lymphocytes and macrophages that leads to organ damage.Methods: 40 patients diagnosed of having HLH secondary to infections admitted in the last 5 years in a tertiary hospital in Western Maharashtra, were studied retrospectively. The data was collected from the indoor patient records and files, detailed clinical profile and all relevant investigations were noted.Results: 40 cases of diagnosed HLH were studied… Show more
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