A case of recurrent liver failure during febrile episode

Authors : Renu Sundaresan

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijmpo.2022.010

Volume : 8

Issue : 1

Year : 2022

Page No : 42-45

Infantile liver failure syndrome 2 is a rare autosomal recessive genetic condition which manifests as recurrent acute liver failure episodes triggered by febrile illness. Clinical exome test which showed a homozygous sequence variant in the NBAS gene. The liver enzymes totally deranged during a febrile episopde and may make a complete recovery with conservative treatment like antipyretic therapy and other supportive measures.


Keywords: Acute Liver Failure, Infantile Liver Failure Syndrome 2, Fever, NBAS Gene


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