Reactive hemophagocytic syndrome in the setting of acute human immunodeficiency virus 1 infection: case report and review of the literature

We report a case of reactive hemophagocytic syndrome (RHS) in the setting of acute human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection (AHI). In addition, we review 11 previously reported cases of RHS precipitated by AHI and discuss strategies in the diagnosis and management of these overlapping clinical entities.