Hepatic Disease in Patients With HIV
Summary
- Alcoholic hepatitis commonly occurs several weeks after a patient has ceased alcohol consumption[Lucey 2009a]
- Cardinal sign of alcoholic hepatitis is the rapid onset of jaundice, but other common signs and symptoms include fever, ascites, and proximal muscle loss (Table 14)
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Keywords: Hepatic Complications, Special Populations