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Hepatitis A Virus Infection Associated with Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis

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Atypical symptoms, especially immune complex disorders, are uncommonly reported with hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection. We report an 8-year-old child who contracted HAV infection complicated by cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, and responded well to oral steroids. HAV infection may be considered in the etiology of cryoglobulinemia in children.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Child and Mother Hospital, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Marrakesh Medical and Pharmacy Faculty, Caddy Ayad University, City of Marrakesh, Morocco

    Houda Nassih, A. Bourrahouat & Iait Sab

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Contributors: HN: writing the paper; AB: correction and scientific validation; IA: revision and final approval.

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Correspondence to Houda Nassih.

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Nassih, H., Bourrahouat, A. & Sab, I. Hepatitis A Virus Infection Associated with Cryoglobulinemic Vasculitis. Indian Pediatr 57, 71–72 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-020-1709-x

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