Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Dergisi
2003 , Vol 46 , Num 1
Hepatic failure secondary to epstein-barr virus infection: a case report
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi 1Pediatri Uzmanı, 2Pediatri Araştırma Görevlisi, 3Mikrobiyoloji Uzmanı, 4Pediatri Profesörü
Although Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infects more than 95% of the world’s population, development of hepatic failure is a rare complication. However, mortality rate of hepatic failure due to EBV is high. A two-year-old boy was admitted to the hospital because of abdominal swelling and fatigue. On the physical examination macular lesions which blanched with pressure, hepatomegaly and multiple lymph nodes were noted. Epstein-Barr virus viral capsid antigen IgM and IgG were positive. The patient was lost because of hepatic failure on the fourth day of the admission despite supportive treatment. Clinical findings and laboratory investigations of the patient are discussed.
Anahtar Kelimeler :
Epstein-Barr virus, karaciğer yetmezliği, Epstein-Barr virus, hepatic failure