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Falciparum malaria-induced secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis successfully treated with ruxolitinib

André Fuchs, Hans-Martin Orth, Ulrich Germing, Mustafa Kondakci, Martha Holtfreter, Torsten Feldt, Björn‐Erik Ole Jensen, Dieter Häussinger

2020International Journal of Infectious Diseases12 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

JAK/STAT signaling plays a major role in the pathogenesis of secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. This case report on a critically ill patient with secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis due to falciparum malaria treated successfully with ruxolitinib, demonstrates that JAK1/2 inhibition might be a promising treatment option for severe cases.

Topics & Concepts

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosisRuxolitinibMedicineMalariaImmunologyInternal medicineMyelofibrosisBone marrowDiseaseAutoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders ResearchImmune Cell Function and InteractionParvovirus B19 Infection Studies