Hepatitis A and leptospirosis dual infection-induced Fulminant Hepatic Failure successfully treated with standard volume Therapeutic Plasma Exchange

Hepatitis A and leptospirosis dual infection-induced Fulminant Hepatic Failure successfully treated with standard volume Therapeutic Plasma Exchange

•TPE is a successful bridging therapy for ALF, even in the presence of dual infections, such as hepatitis A and leptospirosis.•Plasma exchange improved liver function, reduced blood ammonia levels, and improved consciousness in the patient.•SV-TPE, when conducted with careful monitoring, is safe and...

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Published in:Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Société française de transfusion sanguine Vol. 31; no. 4; pp. 265 - 266
Main Authors: Davood, U.B, Kaur, Pandeep, Gupta, Akarshan, Tripathi, Anuneet, Chatterjee, Amit Kumar, Kumar, Amit, Nigam, Ankita, Bhatia, Shobna
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Masson SAS 01-11-2024
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Summary:•TPE is a successful bridging therapy for ALF, even in the presence of dual infections, such as hepatitis A and leptospirosis.•Plasma exchange improved liver function, reduced blood ammonia levels, and improved consciousness in the patient.•SV-TPE, when conducted with careful monitoring, is safe and effective in treating ALF.•This case study demonstrates that SV-TPE is a viable alternative to HV-TPE in managing complex ALF cases.
ISSN:1246-7820
DOI:10.1016/j.tracli.2024.06.005