Acute hepatitis due to infectious mononucleosis

The syndrome of infectious mononucleosis is commonly seen with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. It may cause acute hepatitis, which is usually self-limiting and characterised by mildly elevated liver enzymes, but rarely jaundice. The patient being reported showcases EBV infection with jaundice, w...

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2019-08, Vol.12 (8), p.e229679
Main Authors: Manappallil, Robin G, Mampilly, Neena, Josphine, Blessy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Acute Disease
Adult
Airway management
Antigens
Case reports
Cytomegalovirus
Disease
Epstein-Barr Virus Infections - complications
Epstein-Barr Virus Infections - virology
Fever
Hepatitis
Hepatitis, Viral, Human - virology
Humans
Infections
Infectious Mononucleosis - complications
Infectious Mononucleosis - virology
Jaundice - virology
Liver
Liver - virology
Lymphocytes
Male
Mononucleosis
Neutrophils
Patients
Phosphatase
Reminder of Important Clinical Lesson
Tonsillitis
Ulcers
Young adults
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Summary:The syndrome of infectious mononucleosis is commonly seen with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. It may cause acute hepatitis, which is usually self-limiting and characterised by mildly elevated liver enzymes, but rarely jaundice. The patient being reported showcases EBV infection with jaundice, which is an uncommon scenario.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2019-229679