Severe liver failure due to influenza A infection in a hemodialysis patient

Patients with influenza infection most commonly present with upper and occasionally lower respiratory tract symptoms. However, extrapulmonary presentations such as hepatitis are infrequently observed. We report a case of a hemodialysis patient with influenza A infection who presented with severe hep...

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Published in:Hemodialysis international 2016-01, Vol.20 (1), p.E16-E18
Main Authors: Mok, Maggie Ming Yee, Cheng, Vincent Chi Chung, Lui, Sing Leung, Kwan, Lorraine Pui Yuen, Chan, Gary Chi Wang, Yap, Desmond Yat Hin, Chan, Tak Mao, Lo, Wai Kei
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
extrapulmonary manifestation
hemodialysis
Humans
Infection
Influenza, Human - complications
Kidney Failure, Chronic - complications
Kidney Failure, Chronic - therapy
liver failure
Liver Failure - etiology
Male
Renal Dialysis - methods
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Summary:Patients with influenza infection most commonly present with upper and occasionally lower respiratory tract symptoms. However, extrapulmonary presentations such as hepatitis are infrequently observed. We report a case of a hemodialysis patient with influenza A infection who presented with severe hepatitis and liver failure, while his respiratory symptoms were mild. It is important to recognize influenza infection as an unexplained cause of hepatitis and liver failure. In our case, liver failure resolved with supportive treatment.
ISSN:1492-7535
1542-4758
DOI:10.1111/hdi.12335