Diagnostic utility of peripheral blood smear in fatal hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating severe falciparum malaria in pregnancy: a case report and review of the literature

Journal of Medical Case Reports · Published 2026-08-29 · Journal article · DOI 10.1186/s13256-026-06564-0

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Behaylu Tesfamaryam Hagos, Gebeyaw Mitiku Alem, Bethlehem Admassu Yayina, Belete Desalegne Afre, Kaleab Dadi Wordofa, Amanuel Admasu Yayna

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2026

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Hagos, B., Alem, G., Yayina, B., et al. (2026). Diagnostic utility of peripheral blood smear in fatal hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis complicating severe falciparum malaria in pregnancy: a case report and review of the literature. Journal of Medical Case Reports. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-026-06564-0

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