N-acetylcystein in dengue associated severe hepatitis.
Although, N-acetylcystein (NAC) has shown benefit in non-acetaminophen related liver failure, it was not well studies in dengue associated severe hepatitis. We report a case of dengue hemorrhagic fever associated severe hepatitis (encephalopathy grade 2-drowsy and intermittent disorientation) treated with NAC resulted in good outcome without hepatic transplantation.
Department of Anesthetists and Critical Care, Base Hospital, Mawanella, Sri Lanka.
Buddhika Widyaratna Peiris
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Habaragamuwa
Department of Anesthetists and Critical Care, Base Hospital, Mawanella, Sri Lanka.
Palitha
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Dissanayaka
Dengue fever; Dengue hepatitis; N-acetylcystein; severe hepatitis