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Transfusion transmitted virus infection in a child
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Case Report
VOLUME: 48 ISSUE: 2
P: 117-118
June 2006

Transfusion transmitted virus infection in a child

Gulhane Med J 2006;48(2):117-118
Necati Balamtekin 1
Bülent Ünay 2
A. Emin Kürekçi 3
Ufuk Sevgican 1
1. GATA Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları AD
2. GATA Çocuk Nörolojisi BD
3. GATA Çocuk Hematolojisi BD
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Received Date: 23.01.2006
Accepted Date: 11.04.2006
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ABSTRACT

This case report describes a fiveyear- old girl with transfusion transmitted virus hepatitis. The disease was clinically characterized with malaise and fatigue, and serum transaminase levels were high. Microbiological diagnosis was made with PCR method by detecting viral DNA. The signs and symptoms disappeared in seven months and the patient recovered without any medical treatment.