title: Acute liver failure in a patient with hepatitis A infection on sodium valproate therapy.
abstract: An epileptic patient on sodium valproate therapy, who developed acute liver failure following acute hepatitis A infection is reported. The hepatotoxic effects of this drug, and the possibility of intercurrent infection precipitating the toxic effects are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Harendra de Silva
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Keembiyahetty
authors.forename: U K
authors.initials: UK
authors.lastname: Jayantha
authors.forename: P U
authors.initials: PU
authors.lastname: Thelisinghe
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006507:Hepatovirus; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D014635:Valproic Acid