[Hepatitis type A with atypical course].
Hepatitis A virus infection is usually asymptomatic in children. Classic symptomatic forms and atypical clinical manifestations are known. We report a paediatric case of hepatitis A with marked cholestasis, treated with steroids, and with an unusual prolonged course.
Fuoti
M
M
Clinica Pediatrica De Marchi, Fondazione Policlinico, Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, Università degli Studi di Milano.
Pinotti
M
M
Villa
M C
MC
Miceli
V
V
Celano
M R
MR
Amoruso
C
C
Carnelli
V
V
Nebbia
G
G
D000293:Adolescent; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000209:etiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011241:Prednisone