Isolated Acute Hepatitis Secondary to Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Infection: A Case Report

Abstract

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a belong to the Herpesviridae family and is generally known to cause infectious mononucleosis which usually manifesting with fever, lymphadenopathy, and sore throat. However, acute hepatitis due to EBV in the absence of the classical syndrome of mononucleosis is an uncommon presentation and the diagnosis may be challenging. This case report describes the clinical course and management of acute hepatitis induced by EBV infection without the classical mononucleosis syndrome.