Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, or HLH, presents with persistent fever and paleness. There can be jaundice and neurological symptoms, such as irritability. If you or your child have these symptoms then seek treatment immediately. The sooner the illness is diagnosed the better the survival chances.
Young Eduardo Salazar has been infected with this ugly disease. You can read about his fight at the following address:
http://saveeduardo.blogspot.com/2009/12/resting-peaceful-hopeful-where-r-u.html
HLH mostly infects children and is an autoimmune disease. There is a treatment for it called the 2004 treatment protocol, which has been successful in cases brought on by secondary infection like Mono, herpes or Epstein Barr. Those who acquire the illness through heredity have a significantly reduced chance of long term survival.
More information about HLH can be found here:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol6no6/fisman.htm
While HLH is rare, it is an illness that requires vigilance. If you suspect you have symptoms don't delay in seeing your doctor!
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