Spontaneous resolution of Epstein-Barr virus-induced haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in Still’s disease treated by tocilizumab: a case report

Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare event that can complicate a variety of conditions including infections and auto-immune or auto-inflammatory diseases. We report a case of HLH tha...

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