ACUTE COMPLICATIONS Fulminant hepatitis is rare (1% of cases) but very serious. His mortality is 50 to 80%. The symptoms are impressive: Hepatic encephalopathy; Haemorrhages (purpura, hematemesis); Metabolic disorders: a collapse of coagulation factors, hypoglycemia, hyperammonemia, acid-base disorders, etc .; Acute hepatitis A: jaundice lasts longer than usual, but never becomes chronic; Acute hepatitis B: the transition … Continue reading Complications