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ArticleRevista peruana de medicina experimental y salud publica2024

Case report: liver failure as a debut of autoimmune hepatitis triggered by dengue virus in a pregnant woman.

Karina Sato-Espinoza, Diego Berrospi, Javier Diaz-Ferrer

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Article in Revista peruana de medicina experimental y salud publica, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Karina Sato-EspinozaEscuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Lima, Perú.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1725-5865
Diego BerrospiFacultad de Medicina, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH), Lima, Perú.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2327-8841
Javier Diaz-FerrerHospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins, Lima, Perú.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9748-5005

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Abstract

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a complex condition with unclear origins, involving genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers that lead to immune system dysfunction. We report a case of a pregnant woman from a mosquito-borne disease-endemic area who presented jaundice, abdominal pain, and pruritus, complicated by acute liver failure. Immunological markers showed AIH triggered by dengue virus infection, which was confirmed by a positive IgM test. Treatment with supportive care followed by steroids and azathioprine resulted in favorable outcomes, averting the need for a liver transplant. Although AIH can be triggered by viruses, the role of dengue in its pathogenesis remains poorly understood. Regular clinical monitoring is vital for managing AIH, particularly during pregnancy, due to variable immune status and treatment responses. Further research is necessary to understand the link between dengue infection and AIH. Individualized treatment strategies are crucial, especially during pregnancy, in order to ensure favorable outcomes.

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DengueHepatitis, AutoimmuneAdultFemaleHumansLiver FailurePregnancyPregnancy Complications, Infectious

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PMID39166644
PMCPMC11300697

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