Fatal refractory chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and NK/T-cell lymphoma: a case report

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Authors

Marlaena Nicole Nooney · Creighton University

Nagendra Natarajan · Nebraska Cancer Specialists

Abstract

CAEBV is a rare and fatal complication of EBV. Clinician education, early recognition, and expert consultation improve outcomes. Treatment so far consists of chemotherapy followed by hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Topics & Keywords

Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research Viral-associated cancers and disorders Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: ASM Case Reports

Volume 2, Issue 2

DOI: 10.1128/asmcr.00168-25

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