Two cases of H1N1 influenza infection as the initial presentation of acute leukemia

KAYNAR L., Sivgin S., Baspinar O., Kurnaz F., Yildirim A., Metan G.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.41, no.2, pp.363-367, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-01003-704
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.363-367
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

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 H IN I influenza infection. We reported 2 cases of previously healthy patients with H1N1 influenza infection as the initial presentation of acute leukemia.