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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-4 | Issue-03
Severe Hemolytic anemia in Hepatitis A Virus Infection: An Unusual and rare entity
Dr Kundan Mittal, Dr Jaivinder Yadav, Dr. Anupama Mittal, Dr Suman Yadav
Published: March 28, 2016 | 59 58
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2016.v04i03.039
Pages: 816-817
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Abstract
Hemolytic anemia is rare and unusual feature of Hepatitis A viral infection. The case is 10 year male presented with viral hepatitis but had prolonged and high serum bilirubin levels. The cause found to be hemolytic anemia on investigations. The outcome of the child was managed conservatively and steroids and doing well. Prolonged and severe jaundice in viral hepatitis is rare and hemolysis should be kept in mind as cause.