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World J Crit Care Med. Mar 9, 2026; 15(1): 110552
Published online Mar 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i1.110552
Table 1 Causes of acute liver failure
Aetiology
Examples
MetabolicWilsons disease, fatty liver disease of pregnancy
ViralHAV, HBV, HDV, HEV, HSV, EBV, CMV
DrugsParacetamol, aspirin, niacin, MDMA
ToxinsAmanita mushroom, yellow phosphorous
VascularBudd-Chiari syndrome


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