Five-day outcome of hepatitis E-induced acute liver failure in the ICU

Five-day outcome of hepatitis E-induced acute liver failure in the ICU

Abstract Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is an important cause of acute liver failure (ALF) in Bangladesh with pregnant mothers being more vulnerable. As HEV occurs in epidemics, it limits medical capabilities in this resource-poor country. Cerebral oedema, resulting in raised intracranial pressu...

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Main Authors: Debashis Chowdhury, Farhana Mahmood, Cathryn Edwards, Simon D. Taylor-Robinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-05-01
Series:Egyptian Liver Journal
Subjects:
Hepatitis E
Acute liver failure
Intensive care unit
Hepatic encephalopathy
Mannitol
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-021-00098-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43066-021-00098-4

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