Thrombocytopenia in hepatitis A - An atypical presentation

Rathika D. Shenoy; Sajitha Nair; Nutan Kamath

doi:10.1093/tropej/50.4.241

Thrombocytopenia in hepatitis A - An atypical presentation

Rathika D. Shenoy, Sajitha Nair, Nutan Kamath

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Abstract

Acute hepatitis due to hepatitis A virus (HAV) is usually a benign self-limiting disease during childhood. Autoimmune manifestations are rare with acute HAV, especially in children. We report an 8-year-old boy with severe thrombocytopenia as an initial manifestation of acute HAV infection. Bone marrow examination suggested peripheral destruction of platelets. His clinical course was complicated by persistent severe thrombocytopenia and progressive cholestasis requiring prednisolone therapy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	241-242
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
Volume	50
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/50.4.241
Publication status	Published - 01-08-2004

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Infectious Diseases

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