Acute Hepatic Failure-An Unusual Complication of Dengue Fever in Adults

Authors:

Jalal MJA*, Mathew J, Pratap T, Joseph JK and Alexander J

DOI: 10.23880/jidtm-16000102

Volume 1, Issue 1

Abstract

Dengue fever usually results in a mild to moderate elevation of liver enzymes. Hepatic failure is indeed a rare clinical picture in the scenario of adult dengue fever. We present a case of dengue haemorrhagic fever in an adult female, leading to acute liver failure. She was conservatively managed with adequate supportive care and discharged after 10 days. She had complete recovery and no residual symptoms were observed during follow up after one week.

Keywords:

Dengue fever; liver enzymes; Haematuria; Melena; petechial rash; leucocytosis; Hepatic Failure

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