Plasmodium falciparum and hepatitis E virus co-infection in fulminant hepatic failure.
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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Plasmodium falciparum
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Imunoglobulina M
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Doença Aguda
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Malária Falciparum
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Vírus da Hepatite E
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Hepatite E
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Falência Hepática
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Evolução Fatal
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2001
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