Plasmodium falciparum and hepatitis E virus co-infection in fulminant hepatic failure.
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Dans Anglais
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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 (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Plasmodium falciparum
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Femelle
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Humains
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Immunoglobuline M
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Maladie aigüe
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Paludisme à Plasmodium falciparum
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Virus de l'hépatite E
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Hépatite E
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Défaillance hépatique
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Issue fatale
langue:
Anglais
Année:
2001
Type:
Article
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