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For the journal "Journal of Medical Case Reports"
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A virus infection associated with bilateral pleural effusion, ascites, and acalculous cholecystitis in childhood: a case report
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) causes liver inflammation, resulting in a range of symptoms from mild to severe, including fever, severe fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, nausea and vomiting. However, it is usually a self-limiting disease, especially in childhood [1, 2]. HAV is transmitted through...
Dengue Fever
Blood transfusion in severe dengue infection: a case series
Dengue is an arboviral infection endemic to the Asia–Pacific region, with diverse clinical manifestations ranging from asymptomatic disease to dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and multiple organ failure [1]. Uncomplicated dengue infection is no different to other viral fevers in which recovery happens...
Hepatitis A
Acute benign pleural effusion, a rare presentation of hepatitis A virus: a case report and review of the literature
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a positive-stranded Ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus that is stable at moderate temperatures and low pH, allowing for prolonged survival in the environment and fecal–oral transmission. It is known to circulate among children, especially in developing countries due to poor...
