Falciparum malaria-induced secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis successfully treated with ruxolitinib.

Int J Infect Dis

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Düsseldorf University Hospital, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany.

Published: November 2020

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.

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