AI Article Synopsis

  • Hepatitis A is usually a mild liver infection that resolves on its own, but can have rare complications like rhabdomyolysis, a condition that causes muscle breakdown.
  • A case is presented involving a 64-year-old man who experienced rhabdomyolysis and a rash due to hepatitis A and improved with conservative treatment.
  • The article stresses the need for healthcare providers to recognize atypical symptoms of hepatitis A, manage rare complications effectively, and consider vaccination and sanitation as preventative measures.

Article Abstract

Unlabelled: Hepatitis A is a mild self-limiting infection of the liver with spontaneous resolution of symptoms in most cases. However, clinicians should be aware of some commonly encountered complications and extrahepatic manifestations associated with hepatitis A for timely diagnosis and treatment. Rhabdomyolysis, an exceedingly rare complication of hepatitis A, is scarcely documented. We present a case of a 64-year-old man with symptoms consistent with rhabdomyolysis and an evanescent rash secondary to acute hepatitis A. He eventually recovered with conservative management. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing and treating atypical presentations of acute hepatitis A infection.

Learning Points: The case underscores the importance of recognizing and treating atypical presentations of acute hepatitis A infection. Clinicians should be vigilant for unusual manifestations of common infections, facilitating timely diagnosis and appropriate management. Rhabdomyolysis is identified as an exceedingly rare complication of hepatitis A infection, which is scarcely documented in the literature. This case contributes to the growing understanding of extrahepatic manifestations associated with hepatitis A, emphasizing the importance of considering uncommon complications in the differential diagnosis, especially when typical clinical presentations are observed. The article discusses the treatment approach for rhabdomyolysis secondary to acute hepatitis A, which involves aggressive fluid resuscitation to prevent kidney damage from myoglobinuria, correction of electrolyte imbalances, and metabolic abnormalities. Additionally, vaccination against hepatitis A and advocating for sanitation measures are highlighted as important preventive strategies.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11152228PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.12890/2024_004599DOI Listing

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