Plasmodium falciparum and hepatitis E virus co-infection in fulminant hepatic failure.
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ABSTRACT
Acute hepatitis E and falciparum malaria can each present with fulminant hepatic failure and are common in tropical countries. However, co-existence of these two conditions has not been reported. We report a 20-year-old girl who presented with fever and altered sensorium. Peripheral smear was positive for Plasmodium falciparum, and IgM anti-HEV was positive. She died despite antimalarial drugs and supportive management. Postmortem liver tissue showed changes suggestive of acute viral hepatitis.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Plasmodium falciparum
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Female
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin M
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Acute Disease
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Malaria, Falciparum
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Hepatitis E virus
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Hepatitis E
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Liver Failure
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Fatal Outcome
Language:
English
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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