Publications by authors named "Camelia Berhili"
Pan Afr Med J
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Liver injury from COVID-19 results from multiple factors, including systemic inflammation, small vessel blood clots, reduced blood flow to the liver, and possible drug side effects, rather than direct infection of liver cells.
- * A case study is highlighted involving a 25-year-old man who was admitted for abdominal pain and exhibited acute severe liver failure before showing any respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19.
Pan Afr Med J
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - A 25-year-old patient with a history of unprotected sex developed cholestatic jaundice and severe itching for two months, leading to an examination that revealed intense jaundice and swollen lymph nodes.
- - Imaging showed edema and lymphadenopathy, while blood tests indicated significant liver enzyme elevation and negative viral serologies, prompting further testing for syphilis, which returned positive.
- - A liver biopsy confirmed syphilitic hepatitis, resulting in treatment with ceftriaxone, which led to remarkable improvement within 48 hours.
