Causes of elevated liver enzymes in people infected with dengue fever

Article written by Doctor Le Xuan Luat - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a common mosquito-borne disease in the world as well as in Vietnam. In Vietnam, dengue can be found in most provinces, however, the number of dengue infections is mainly in the South and Central Highlands.

Elevated liver enzymes are common in patients with dengue infection. Approximately 65% ​​of people infected with SHXD have elevated liver enzymes.
Elevated liver enzymes that can range from mild to severe may be related to the amount of dengue virus in the body causing:
Direct damage to hepatocytes Hepatocyte necrosis An increase in levels of inflammatory factors such as Interleukin 2 is released into the liver Immune response in the body

When there is an increase in liver enzymes, the patient can be given oral or intravenous liver support drugs, depending on the patient's condition. Patients should be closely monitored for elevated liver enzymes daily.
In fact, the situation of arbitrarily buying Paracetamol for home use is common. However, if used in the wrong dosage, the patient may have a side effect of the drug, which is an increase in liver enzymes.
Therefore, when having a fever, the patient should not arbitrarily use antipyretic drugs. Patients need to go to a medical facility to be examined, and prescribed medication.
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Dengue diagnostic tests help determine the presence of the virus that causes the disease in the blood. Tests commonly used to diagnose dengue are NS1, IgM antibodies, and IgG antibodies.
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