Combining multiple biomarkers differentiates between active SJIA, SJIA-MAS and EBV-HLH
- 26 October 2017
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Clinical and Experimental Immunology
- Vol. 191 (3), 253-254
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cei.13063
Abstract
Cytokine storm syndromes are a clinically heterogeneous group of conditions resulting from a maladaptive host response to an inflammatory trigger. These syndromes lead to rapid progression of immune-mediated damage to healthy tissues resulting in life-threatening multisystem organ failure. Prompt recognition of disease and medical intervention to limit damage to healthy tissues is essential to prevent cytokine storm morbidity and mortality. However, the diagnosis of cytokine storm syndromes is challenging given the clinical heterogeneity in disease presentations. Therefore, expeditious and readily available tests to diagnose disease and differentiate between the various types of cytokine storm syndromes is of clinical utility. The recently published work of Shimizu and colleagues brings us closer to making this a reality (1).Funding Information
- Rheumatology Research Foundation
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