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Acute Liver Failure in a young patient with Dengue Shock Syndrome: A Case Report
  • Lukash Adhikari,
  • Eliz Achhami,
  • shumneva shrestha
Lukash Adhikari
Patan Academy of Health Sciences School of Medicine

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Eliz Achhami
Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital
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shumneva shrestha
Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine
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Abstract

Dengue fever is caused by the Aedes species, which has four different serotypes. This virus is endemic to Southeast countries, including Nepal. The clinical presentation can range from asymptomatic to life-threatening acute liver failure. Prompt diagnosis and management are necessary in order to prevent severe complications.