31. In heavy infections there may be severe cirrhosis and ascites and, in rare cases, liver failure and death. 32. Sadly, their world was shattered when, within days of her birth, doctors told them their child had acute liver failure. 33. Pathologist Ernest Walton said his death had been brought about by a combination of internal bleeding due to multiple injuries and alcoholic liver disease, which caused liver failure. 34. She died of liver failure. 35. Although many people carry the virus for decades without becoming sick, others develop cirrhosis, liver failure or cancer. 36. Among the various effects attributed to the chemical release are death, blindness, liver failure, birth defects, neurological impairment, asthma, conjunctivitus and chronic headaches. 37. An excess of acetaminophen at any age can seriously damage the liver and cause liver failure and death. 38. And the cocktail that keeps them alive will eventually cause liver failure and kill them. 39. And while HIV and AIDS are down among users, needles used to inject heroin are responsible for an increase in hepatitis C, which can cause liver failure. 40. Another patient with severe liver failure actually recovered after the treatment, no longer needing a transplant. |