Peripheral hemophagocytosis case

A 46-year-old man with stable HIV and hepatitis C virus chronic infection was seen for unexplained fever, headache, and vomiting after a trip to Cameroon. There were no significant physical findings. Complete blood count showed marked thrombocytopenia (28 × 109/L) and normal white blood cell count and hemoglobin.

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Peripheral hemophagocytosis

Source: Blood journal
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