Echovirus Type 7 Virus-Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome in a Neonate Successfully Treated With Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Yuka Watanabe (Author), Takahiro Sugiura (Author), Mari Sugimoto (Author), Yasuko Togawa (Author), Masanori Kouwaki (Author), Norihisa Koyama (Author), Shinji Saitoh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Virus-associated hemophagocytic syndrome (VAHS) in the neonatal period has a high mortality. Although clear diagnostic criteria and treatment methods have not been established, early diagnosis and treatment are critical. However, treatments for VAHS have potentially serious side effects, especially...