Fulminant hepatic failure in an infant with severe dengue infection.
Indian J Pediatr
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2010 Apr; 77(4): 435-437
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in English
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| ID: sea-142554
ABSTRACT
Fulminant hepatic failure due to dengue infection is rare, although mild liver dysfunction is common. Here we report a fatal case of fulminant hepatitis in an infant infected with dengue 3 serotype. Attention must be given to the use of hepatotoxic drugs in some cases of dengue especially in infants.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Shock, Septic
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Humans
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Male
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Liver Failure, Acute
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Dengue
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Infant
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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