Ghoshal, U. C. ; Somani, S. ; Chetri, K. ; Akhtar, P. ; Aggarwal, R. ; Naik, S. R. (2001) Plasmodium falciparum and hepatitis E virus co-infection in fulminant hepatic failure Indian Journal of Gastroenterology, 20 (3). pp. 111-112. ISSN 0254-8860
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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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| Keywords: | Acute Liver Failure |
| ID Code: | 94945 |
| Deposited On: | 11 Oct 2012 11:46 |
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