Dengue-Induced Hepatic Injury.

Dengue-Induced Hepatic Injury. J Assoc Physicians India. 2017 Dec;65(12):79-82 Authors: Shah D, Rathi P Abstract Dengue has a significant impact on the disease burden in the population residing in tropical countries. It is transmitted by the bite of Aedes mosquito. The virus have got some hepatotoxic effects. Most of the cases are asymptomatic. However, it should be considered as one of the causes of Acute Liver Failure in endemic countries. Our article focuses on the pathogenesis, manifestations, investigations and, the treatment options for dengue related hepatic dysfunction. PMID: 29327526 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India - January 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: J Assoc Physicians India Source Type: research