- Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
- Vol: 41 Issue: 2
- Two cases of H1N1 influenza infection as the initial presentation of acute leukemia
Two cases of H1N1 influenza infection as the initial presentation of acute leukemia
Authors : Leylagül Kaynar, Serdar Şivgin, Osman Başpinar, Fatih Kurnaz, Afra Yildirim, Gökhan Metan
Pages : 363-367
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :Pandemic 2009 influenza A virus (H1N1) is a new influenza virus causing illness in human populations. Immunocompromised patients are at high risk for the acquisition of influenza and serious influenza-associated complications. However, there are no reports about patients with both newly diagnosed acute leukemia and H1N1 influenza infection. We reported 2 cases of previously healthy patients with H1N1 influenza infection as the initial presentation of acute leukemia.Keywords : Key words: H1N1 virus, influenza infection, acute leukemia