Encephalitis, acute renal failure, and acute hepatitis triggered by a viral infection in an immunocompetent young adult: a case report

Encephalitis, acute renal failure, and acute hepatitis triggered by a viral infection in an immunocompetent young adult: a case report

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Abstract Introduction Cytomegalovirus generally causes self-limited, mild and asymptomatic infections Western Tack Sets in immunocompetent patients.An aggressive course in immunocompetent healthy patients is unusual.Case presentation We report the case of an immunocompetent 16-year-old Egyptian boy with encephalitis, acute renal failure, and acute hepatitis triggered by viral infection with a complete recovery following antiviral treatment.

Conclusion We believe that this case adds to the understanding of the molecular biology, clinical presentation and increasing index of suspicion Fall of many viral infections.