Defying the typical: Prolonged Cholestasis in Children with Hepatitis A – A Case Series

Abstract

Background: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a common cause of viral liver inflammation in 
children, usually resolving on its own without complications. However, in rare cases, it can 
lead to prolonged cholestasis, which creates challenges for diagnosis and treatment. 
Methods: This case series discusses five pediatric patients who developed prolonged