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Journal Article
Successful treatment of prolonged cholestasis following hepatitis A infection in a child with oral steroid therapy
2023
Overview
Hepatitis A is a common cause of acute infectious hepatitis in children, transmitted through the faeco-oral route. Although mostly self-limiting, cholestasis is a rare but known complication of acute hepatitis A in children. This report presents an adolescent girl who developed cholestatic features following hepatitis A infection and successful treatment with oral steroid therapy. Prolonged cholestasis jaundice (PCJ) is a known manifestation of hepatitis A infection, characterised by prolonged fever, pruritus and jaundice. While the exact mechanisms causing PCJ are not fully understood, immunological-mediated responses could play a role. Treatment options for PCJ are limited, and there is no currently accepted standard of care. Steroids have shown promise in treating PCJ, as observed in this case and a few other reported cases. When other therapies fail to alleviate symptoms, corticosteroids should be considered as a potential treatment option. However, further studies are required to conclusively establish their efficacy.
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BMJ Publishing Group Ltd,BMJ Publishing Group LTD
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