September 10, 2025CureusOpen Access

Hepatitis A-Induced Fulminant Hepatic Failure Linked to Autoimmune Hepatitis in a Child Amidst Diagnostic Challenges of Dengue and Malaria

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A previously healthy child developed fulminant hepatic failure following hepatitis A infection, signaling possible autoimmune hepatitis.
Initial symptoms included fever, abdominal pain, and lethargy, leading to misdiagnosis of dengue hemorrhagic fever before HAV was confirmed.
Management involved conservative therapy without liver transplantation, including antibiotics and supportive care, eventually stabilizing her condition.
Continued liver enzyme elevation led to further evaluation, indicating potential autoimmune hepatitis, successfully treated with corticosteroids.

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Case report highlights fulminant hepatic failure and autoimmune hepatitis in a child, emphasizing diagnostics in dengue and malaria co-endemic regions.

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Bilal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c24126b210217d6479dad4 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.89310

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Case report highlights fulminant hepatic failure and autoimmune hepatitis in a child, emphasizing diagnostics in dengue and malaria co-endemic regions.

Hepatitis A-Induced Fulminant Hepatic Failure Linked to Autoimmune Hepatitis in a Child Amidst Diagnostic Challenges of Dengue and Malaria

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Hepatitis A-Induced Fulminant Hepatic Failure Linked to Autoimmune Hepatitis in a Child Amidst Diagnostic Challenges of Dengue and Malaria

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