scholarly journals Epstein-Barr Virus-induced Jaundice

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-71
Author(s):  
Jessica Herold ◽  
Felipe Grimaldo
Keyword(s):  
Biliary Obstruction ◽  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Liver Function Tests ◽  
Advanced Imaging ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Ebv Infection ◽  
Common Diagnosis ◽  
Epstein Barr ◽  
Made In

Infectious mononucleosis is primarily caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and is a common diagnosis made in emergency departments worldwide. Subclinical and transient transaminase elevations are a well-established sequela of EBV. However, acute cholestatic hepatitis is a rare complication. EBV infection should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis in patients with an obstructive pattern on liver function tests without evidence of biliary obstruction demonstrated on advanced imaging.

scholarly journals Spontaneous splenic rupture in a patient with infectious mononucleosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. e230259
Author(s):  
Charlotte Ruth Baker ◽  
Sid Kona
Keyword(s):  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Splenic Rupture ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Pleuritic Chest Pain ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Ebv Infection ◽  
Epstein Barr ◽  
Atraumatic Splenic Rupture

We present a case of spontaneous, atraumatic splenic rupture secondary to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, in a young, female patient. Splenic rupture is a rare complication of EBV infection, but is associated with the highest mortality. Additionally, this case illustrates the diagnostic challenge in a patient presenting in atypical manner, with only left-sided pleuritic chest pain, and lacking any of the classical tonsillitis symptoms associated with EBV infection.

scholarly journals Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis Associated with Epstein–Barr Infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Ntelis ◽  
Dimosthenis Mazarakis ◽  
Apostolos Sapountzis ◽  
Dimitra Zissi ◽  
Sophia Sparangi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Acalculous Cholecystitis ◽  
Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Ebv Infection ◽  
Rare Manifestation ◽  
Epstein Barr

The most common cause of acute cholecystitis (ACC) is cholelithiasis. Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) is well documented in the literature related with critical illness, but viral causes such as cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) have also been reported. We present a rare manifestation of EBV infection, reporting a case of a 15-year-old female suffering from acute acalulous cholecystitis, and we review the relevant literature. Clinicians should be aware of this rare complication of EBV infection and properly exclude it in young patients with cholecystitis.

scholarly journals Epstein–Barr Virus-Induced Acute Hepatitis, Pancreatitis, and Pneumonitis in a Young Immunocompetent Adult: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elias Fiani ◽  
Rafca Challita ◽  
Hanaa Badawaki ◽  
Khaled Soukarieh ◽  
Melissa Kyriakos Saad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Human Herpesvirus ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Herpesvirus Type ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Ebv Infection ◽  
Human Herpesvirus Type ◽  
Epstein Barr

Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is a common herpes virus (human herpesvirus type 4) that usually manifests as infectious mononucleosis or persists asymptomatically for life. EBV can also be associated with different types of malignancy such as T cell lymphoma, B cell lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and oropharyngeal squamous cell and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Pneumonia is a very rare complication of EBV infection, but it has been reported to occur even in the absence of mononucleosis. This article highlights the case of 35-year-old female who developed acute pancreatitis and acute respiratory failure related to EBV infection. The patient progressively recovered on antiviral therapy and steroids.

scholarly journals Sever hepatitis induced by Epstein-Barr virus: case series

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-46
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Hasanjani Roushan ◽  
Mostafa Javanian ◽  
Zahra Aliramaji ◽  
Soheil Ebrahimpour
Keyword(s):  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Liver Function Tests ◽  
Case Histories ◽  
Respiratory Complications ◽  
Serological Tests ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Ebv Infection ◽  
Epstein Barr ◽  
Current Report

AbstractEpstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a causative agent of infectious mononucleosis syndrome. This infection often resolves over a period of several months without outcomes, but may occasionally be complicated by a great variety of neurologic, hepatic, hematologic and respiratory complications. In the current report, we present the case histories of three patients with acute hepatitis following EBV infection when previously healthy. The patients showed fever, nausea, weakness, as well as yellowing of the skin, and then in the course of examination, sore throat. They were managed supportively and their clinical condition improved. Liver function tests such as ALT, AST, ALP, were undertaken and bilirubin were elevated. The serological tests for EBV infection were consistent with the acute phase of infection. The monospot test was also positive. The patients were managed supportively, and their critical condition was improved.

scholarly journals Acute hepatitis: a rare complication of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 668-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Uluğ ◽  
Mustafa Kemal Çelen ◽  
Celal Ayaz ◽  
Mehmet Faruk Geyik ◽  
Salih Hoşoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Liver Function ◽  
Acute Hepatitis ◽  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Acute Infection ◽  
Healthy Woman ◽  
Liver Function Tests ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Ebv Infection ◽  
Function Tests ◽  
Epstein Barr

Infectious Mononucleosis (IM), a benign lymphoproliferative disease, is the best known clinical syndrome caused by Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). It usually resolves over a period of weeks or months without sequelae but may occasionally be complicated by a wide variety of neurologic, hematologic, hepatic, respiratory, and psychological complications. In this report we describe a patient with acute hepatitis following EBV-IM in a previously healthy woman. A 26-year-old woman who presented with fever, generalized weakness, nausea, sore throat, yellowing of skin, and a generalized skin rash was admitted to our clinic. Tonsillar enlargement, pharyngeal erythema, palatal petechiae, lymphadenopathy, and jaundice were noted. Significant atypical lymphocytes ( > 10%) were seen on the peripheral blood smear. Liver function tests such as ALT: 303 U/L, AST: 172 U/L, ALP: 193 U/L and total bilirubin: 7.3 mg/dl were elevated. Serological tests for EBV infection were consistent with acute infection (EBV virus capsid antigen was reactive with IgM and IgG antibodies). The Monospot test was also positive. On the seventh day, liver function tests and bilirubin had risen to peak level and platelets were decreased. The patient was managed supportively and her critical condition improved and was finally stabilized. Although the prognosis for IM is very favorable, a variety of acute complications may occur.

scholarly journals Acute Kidney Injury Complicated Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in Infancy

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamze Ozgurhan ◽  
Mustafa Ozcetin ◽  
Aysel Vehapoglu ◽  
Zeynep Karakaya ◽  
Fatih Aygun
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Epstein Barr Virus Infection ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Ebv Infection ◽  
Serological Examination ◽  
Epstein Barr

Infectious mononucleosis is an acute lymphoproliferative disorder caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and seen most commonly in children and young adults. Clinical presentation of the disease is characterized by fever, tonsillopharyngitis, lymphadenopathy, and hepatosplenomegaly, whereas serological findings of this benign disorder include positive heterophilic antibody formation (transient increase in heterophilic antibodies) and prominence of hematological lymphocytosis of more than 10% of atypical lymphocytes. An EBV infection is usually asymptomatic in childhood, but acute kidney injury can be a rare complication during its course. Most cases recover from the disease completely. Early recognition of EBV infection and estimation of its complication are important for its prognosis. In light of previous literature, we discuss the case evaluated as an EBV infection complicated by acute kidney injury in early childhood and results of tubulointerstitial nephritis shown on a renal biopsy that was later diagnosed as an EBV infection by serological examination.

scholarly journals Acute acalculous cholecystitis by Epstein-Barr virus infection: a rare association

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliana Branco ◽  
Maria Vieira ◽  
Cristiana Couto ◽  
Maria D. Coelho ◽  
Carla Laranjeira
Keyword(s):  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Acalculous Cholecystitis ◽  
Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis ◽  
Epstein Barr Virus Infection ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Ebv Infection ◽  
Epstein Barr ◽  
Barr Virus Infection

Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) is a rare complication of Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infection, with only a few cases reported among pediatric population. This clinical condition is frequently associated with a favorable outcome and, usually, a surgical intervention is not required. We report a 16-year-old girl who presented with AAC following primary EBV infection. The diagnosis of AAC was documented by clinical and ultrasonographic examination, whereas EBV infection was confirmed serologically. A conservative treatment was performed, with a careful monitoring and serial ultrasonographic examinations, which led to the clinical improvement of the patient. Pediatricians should be aware of the possible association between EBV and AAC, in order to offer the patients an appropriate management strategy.

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