Doctors should carefully distinguish between Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and enteroviral infection to treat each appropriately

Overview: Though they have very different prognoses and treatment protocols, it is difficult to distinguish between enteroviral infection and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Treatment for HLH has high risks, especially in newborns, so doctors should exercise extreme caution when making the diagnosis for HLH and deciding to carry out its treatment.