Table 5.
Detailed characteristics of patients with acute liver failure secondary to dengue
| Patient characteristics (N = 6) | Median | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration from onset of fever to development of acute liver failure (days) | 7.5 | 5.0 | 14.0 |
| Peak body temperature (°C) | 38.8 | 37.4 | 39.5 |
| Peak AST (IU/L) | 13,560 | 2,483 | 26,414 |
| Peak ALT (IU/L) | 3,329 | 1,498 | 26,093 |
| Peak direct bilirubin (mg/dL) | 10.72 | 0.70 | 45.28 |
| Peak total bilirubin (mg/dL) | 8.39 | 1.70 | 69.20 |
| Peak INR | 3.14 | 1.79 | 5.40 |
ALT = alanine transaminase; AST = aspartate aminotransferase; INR = international normalized ratio.