A case of acute liver failure in dengue hemorrhagic fever

Rama Biswas; Kazi Ali Hasan

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Issue: Vol.7 No.2 - July 2013

Authors: Rama Biswas, Kazi Ali Hasan

Dengue is an arboviral disease endemic in many parts of the world. The clinical presentation of dengue viral infection ranges from asymptomatic illness to fatal dengue shock syndrome. Although, it is known to cause hepatic involvement, it occasionally results in acute hepatic failure. We report a case of dengue hemorrhagic fever presenting with acute liver failure. The case recovered completely after treatment.

Ibrahim Med. Coll. J. 2013; 7(2): 41-42

Keywords: Dengue fever, acute liver failure.

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Rama Biswas, MBBS, FCPS, Specialist, Department of Medicine, Square Hospitals Ltd,18/F, Bir Uttam Qazi Nuruzzaman Sarak (West Panthapath), Dhaka -1205. E-mail: drramabiswas@gmail.com