Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Acute liver failure (ALF) is rare in the paediatric population and is an uncommon complication of influenza A virus infection. We present a case of a 1-year-old previously healthy child who developed ALF due to H1N1 influenza. Following early diagnosis and prompt treatment with antiviral and supportive therapy, the child made a complete clinical and biochemical recovery. This case underscores the importance of considering influenza A as a potential aetiology in paediatric patients presenting with unexplained liver failure.
Source: Batticaloa Medical Journal.
DOI: 10.4038/bmj.v19i1.72
Authors: P. Prasanna, V. Vijayakanth, Ananda Piyatissa
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4412467427