Epstein-Barr virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome mimicking severe sepsis.

Authors

Talya Spivack, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Rashmi Chawla, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Paul E Marik, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2008

Comments

This article has been peer reviewed. It was published in: Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock

Volume 1, Issue 2, Jul-Dec. 2008, Pages 119-122.

The published version is available at DOI: 10.4103/0974-2700.43198. Copyright © Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock

Abstract

Severe sepsis is amongst the most common reasons for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) throughout the world and is a common cause of death. The diagnosis of sepsis is usually straightforward, being based on a constellation of clinical and laboratory features. Noninfectious disorders, including pancreatitis, drug reactions, and autoimmune disorders, may cause a systemic inflammatory response that mimics sepsis. We present the case of a 32-year-old male with Epstein-Barr virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome who presented to the ICU with features of severe sepsis which progressed to multisystem organ failure and death despite aggressive supportive measures.

Recommended Citation

Spivack, Talya; Chawla, Rashmi; and Marik, Paul E, "Epstein-Barr virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome mimicking severe sepsis." (2008). Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Faculty Papers. Paper 10.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/pulmcritcarefp/10

PubMed ID

19561991