Fever-Associated Acute Infantile Liver Failure Syndrome

A rare genetic parenchymatous liver disease characterized by infantile or early childhood onset of recurrent episodes of acute liver failure precipitated by a febrile illness. During the life-threatening episodes, patients present with vomiting, lethargy, jaundice, as well as elevated levels of liver enzymes and coagulopathy. There is usually complete recovery between the episodes with conservative treatment.