Infection-associated hemophagocytic syndrome due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa in preterm infants

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2003 Aug;25(8):665-7. doi: 10.1097/00043426-200308000-00018.

Abstract

Infection-associated hemophagocytic syndrome due to bacteria is rare and its appearance in preterm babies is uncommon. The signs, symptoms, laboratory values, and clinical status of three preterm babies with infection-associated hemophagocytic syndrome due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa are described and differences between preterm and infant cases are discussed in this report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell / etiology*
  • Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Male
  • Pseudomonas Infections / complications*
  • Pseudomonas Infections / drug therapy
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa / pathogenicity*
  • Sepsis / complications
  • Sepsis / drug therapy
  • Treatment Outcome