Febrile illness (prolonged) associated with multiple organ involvement:

  • Reticuloendothelial manifestations:
    • Hepatosplenomegaly (95%)
    • Lymphadenopathy (33%)
  • CNS dysfunction (35%):
    • Seizures
    • Cranial nerve palsy
    • Altered sensorium
  • Respiratory dysfunction:
    • Respiratory failure
    • Alveolar / interstitial infiltrates
  • Cutaneous manifestations (up to 65%)
    • Maculopapular erythematous rashes
    • Generalised erythroderma
    • Oedema
    • Panniculitis
  • High serum ferritin (>500, usually higher)
  • Haematological abnormalities:
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Anaemia
    • Coagulopathy
    • Hypofibrinogenemia
  • Deranged LFTs:
    • Hyperbilirubinaemia
    • Transaminitis
  • Hypertriglyceridemia