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A case of acute hepatitis with chickenpox in a young child

https://doi.org/10.22627/2072-8107-2021-20-2-68-71

Abstract

The article presents a case of an unusual course of chickenpox in a young child (1.5 months). The development of acute hepatitis against the background of the course of the disease is described.

This clinical observation clearly demonstrates that the varicella zoster virus, like other viruses from the herpes family, is secondary hepatotropic and is capable of causing acute hepatitis. This experience allows us to recommend assessing liver function in patients with chickenpox, and, if abnormalities are found, supplement the standard therapy with the appointment of hepatoprotectors.

About the Authors

V. A. Greshnyakova
Children's Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases
Russian Federation

Vera Greshnyakova, Ph.D., Researcher.

Saint Petersburg



N. D. Ventslovayte
Children's Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases
Russian Federation

junior researcher

Saint Petersburg



L. G. Goriacheva
Children's Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases; Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University
Russian Federation

MD, Leading Researcher

Saint Petersburg



N. A. Efremova
Children's Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases
Russian Federation

junior researcher

Saint Petersburg



I. V. Shilova
Children's Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases
Russian Federation

Ph.D., Researcher

Saint Petersburg



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Greshnyakova V.A., Ventslovayte N.D., Goriacheva L.G., Efremova N.A., Shilova I.V. A case of acute hepatitis with chickenpox in a young child. CHILDREN INFECTIONS. 2021;20(2):68-71. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22627/2072-8107-2021-20-2-68-71

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