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9. Hypereosinophilic Syndrome in Children

Pediatric HES is extremely rare, with only a few documented cases in children between five and 18 years old. The survival rate is low, and heart damage is usually the primary cause of death. Elevated B12 levels, anemia, and thrombocytopenia (insufficient platelets in the bloodstream) can also present and have a poor prognosis.

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