By CHAD GARLAND | STARS AND STRIPES Published: December 22, 2020 A rare immune system overreaction that at first seemed like the flu likely caused 34-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Levi Presley’s organ failure and death, the special operations soldier’s wife said. “He was healthy and all the tests, including [COVID-19], came back negative,” Erin Presley said in a chat interview. “The infectious disease doctor came in and took a look, said he felt it was HLH and would treat him, but [was] afraid it was too late.” Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, or HLH, is a severe condition that involves a “cytokine storm,” prompting an exaggerated immune response and damaging the liver, spleen and other organs. It’s often fatal if not diagnosed and treated quickly.
Special operations soldier dies suddenly in Florida after illness
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Special operations soldier in Florida dies suddenly after illness
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