Open AccessAcute hepatitis due to infectious mononucleosis
Author(s) -
Robin George Manappallil,
Neena Mampilly,
Blessy Josphine
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr-2019-229679
Subject(s) - mononucleosis , medicine , jaundice , limiting , hepatitis , virology , immunology , epstein–barr virus , hepatitis a , acute hepatitis , hepatitis a virus , epstein–barr virus infection , virus , mechanical engineering , engineering
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.