STUDY OF ACUTE VIRAL HEPATITIS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO FULMINANT HEPATIC FAILURE

Dr. Bhanu R. Desai; Dr. Rashmi Thanvi

Volume : V, Issue : VIII, August - 2016

STUDY OF ACUTE VIRAL HEPATITIS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO FULMINANT HEPATIC FAILURE

Dr. Bhanu R. Desai, Dr. Rashmi Thanvi

Abstract :

Objective: This study was conducted to observe clinical profile of acute viral hepatitis(AVH) and fulminant hepatic failure(FHF), laboratory investigations helping in establishing of diagnosis and prognosis and outcome. Method: Retrospective study of 200 patients suspected of having AVH/FHF admitted during period of January 2011 to January 2016 at Sola Civil hospital, Ahmedabad, were included. Result: 20%patients of AVH developed FHF, Most common causative organism was HAV in 47% patients. Mortality in patients having FHF was 55% . Conclusion: FHF is a leading cause of death in children admitted for Acute viral hepatitis. Mortality rates are high due to rapid progression. Early laboratory diagnosis helps to determine prognosis and improving outcome.