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April 26, 2026Case Reports in Critical CareOpen Access

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Secondary to Fulminant Hepatitis A in a Child: A Rare Case Report

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MWMasa WatfaJSJoudy SharkatliAAAlaa Alsarhan

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Overview

Case report shows severe complications from hepatitis A infection in a child, highlighting clinical vigilance and timely diagnosis.

Key Points

  • To discuss the rare but severe complications of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection in a pediatric patient.
  • Case report of a 14-year-old boy with HAV infection leading to acute liver failure, ARDS, and DAH.
  • Detailed clinical observations and supportive interventions were conducted during the patient’s treatment.
  • The patient underwent intensive care but showed only transient improvement in oxygenation before deteriorating.
  • This case illustrates the complexity of HAV, emphasizing risks of ALF, ARDS, and DAH in children.

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Watfa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edacdb4a46254e215b4922https://doi.org/10.1155/crcc/3079854
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