Acute hepatitis a complicated by rhabdomyolysis in a young adult: a diagnostic challenge.

Mohammed Albahloul Rajab, Abdalla Mohamed Hamed, Riad Elmabrouk Esloughi, Amnah Meelad Ahmed, Nedal Mohamed Dhaw

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Mohammed Albahloul RajabMicrobiology Department, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Zawia, Zawia City, Al Zawiya District, Western Libya State, P.O. Box 0023, Libya.

Abdalla Mohamed HamedDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Zawia, Zawia City, Al Zawiya District, Western Libya State, P.O. Box 0023, Libya.

Riad Elmabrouk EsloughiDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Tripoli Medical Centre, University of Tripoli Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Tripoli City, Tripoli District, P.O. Box 0021, Libya.

Amnah Meelad AhmedDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Zawia, Zawia City, Al Zawiya District, Western Libya State, P.O. Box 0023, Libya.

Nedal Mohamed DhawDepartment of internal medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Zawia, Zawia City, Al Zawiya District, Western Libya State, P.O. Box 0023, Libya.

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Abstract

Hepatitis A is typically a self-limiting viral infection of the liver. Patients with hepatitis A may exhibit a wide range of clinical manifestations, from asymptomatic infection to fulminant liver failure. However, extra-hepatic manifestations such as rhabdomyolysis are exceedingly rare and, if unrecognized, may lead to delayed or missed diagnosis. We present the case of a 33-year-old Libyan female who developed rhabdomyolysis as a rare extra-hepatic complication of acute hepatitis A infection. The patient made a full recovery with timely conservative management. This case highlights the importance of maintaining clinical vigilance for atypical presentations of hepatitis A, as early recognition and supportive care are essential to prevent serious complications.

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acute liver infectioncase reportextra-hepatic manifestationhepatitis arhabdomyolysis

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PMID41169290

DOI10.1093/omcr/omaf217

PMCPMC12570024

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