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MedPulse - International Medical Journal, ISSN 2348-2516 E-ISSN: 2348-1897

Volume 2, Issue 3, March 2015 pp 95-97

Research Article

A case of herpes simplex induced hemophagocytic syndrome

Shilpa S Menon^1*, N Senthil², Jayachandran³, S Sujatha⁴

Academic Editor : Dr. Bhanap P. L.

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis / hemophagocytic syndrome is a condition that mimics sepsis and hence can be easily missed. It is characterized by a highly stimulated but ineffective immune system. The presence of macrophages engulfing red blood cells i.e) hemophagocytosis on a bone marrow smear is pathognomonic. However, demonstrating the same on a bone marrow smear may require multiple bone marrow biopsies. Another hallmark of this condition is hyperferritinemia. If left untreated, HLH is potentially life threatening. A high degree of suspicion is and prompt treatment improve survival rates. Here, we describe a case of Herpes Simplex induced Hemophagocytic Syndrome.