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  • Title: Influenza virus B-associated hemophagocytic syndrome and recurrent pericarditis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
    Author: Horai Y, Miyamura T, Takahama S, Sonomoto K, Nakamura M, Ando H, Minami R, Yamamoto M, Suematsu E.
    Journal: Mod Rheumatol; 2010 Apr; 20(2):178-82. PubMed ID: 19898920.
    Abstract:
    We report a 24-year-old male with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who developed influenza virus B-associated hemophagocytic syndrome and cardiac tamponade. Although the patient's general condition improved after steroid pulse therapy and pericardiocentesis, pericardial effusion re-accumulated. Colchicine and aspirin were administered, together with prednisolone, after which no further relapses occurred. This was a rare case of severe influenza-associated hemophagocytic syndrome and steroid-resistant pericardial effusion in an SLE patient.
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