Abstract
The dengue virus can infect many cell types and cause diverse clinical and pathological effects. We describe clinical and experimental observations that suggest that liver involvement occurs during dengue infections, and we outline the possible role played by host immune responses in this process.
MeSH terms
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Alanine Transaminase / analysis
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Apoptosis / immunology
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Aspartate Aminotransferases / analysis
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B-Lymphocytes / immunology
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Dengue / enzymology
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Dengue / immunology
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Dengue / virology*
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Dengue Virus / metabolism
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Hepatomegaly / virology
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Humans
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Immunity / immunology
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Liver / enzymology
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Liver / immunology
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Liver / virology*
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Liver Diseases / enzymology
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Liver Diseases / immunology
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Liver Diseases / virology*
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T-Lymphocytes / immunology
Substances
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Aspartate Aminotransferases
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Alanine Transaminase