Journal of Tropical Health
Acute Liver Failure Triggered by Haemolytic Crisis in a Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase-Deficient Patient with Hepatitis A: A Case Report
Hepatitis A virus infection is one of the most common causes of acute viral hepatitis and usually results in a mild, self-limiting illness. (Biju Illolil Kuniyil) However, in rare cases it can progress to acute liver failure, particularly in vulnerable individuals. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is one of the most common enzymatic disorders globally. This X-linked condition predisposes red blood cells to oxidative damage and acute hemolytic episodes triggered by infections, drugs, or foods. (Aradhana …