Plasmapheresis for Rescue in Severe Encephalopathy and Multiorgan Failure from Fulminant Influenza (H3N2) Infection

Abstract

We are presenting a case of 4-years-old previously healthy male with coma, severe acute hepatitis and multiorgan failure in presence of Influenza infection. Literature review highlighted an immune-mediated pathophysiology for such presentations so the child underwent a trial of plasmapheresis which resulted in a rapid clinical improvement and child was discharge in his baseline neurologic status by day 14.