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Fulminant hepatic failure due to dengue infection is rare, although mild liver dysfunction is common. Here we report a fatal case of fulminant hepatitis in an infant infected with dengue 3 serotype. Attention must be given to the use of hepatotoxic drugs in some cases of dengue especially in infants.
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Soundravally, R., Narayanan, P., Bhat, B.V. et al. Fulminant hepatic failure in an infant with severe dengue infection. Indian J Pediatr 77, 435–437 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-010-0027-z
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