Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Infectious mononucleosis hepatitis: a case-report.

Nahum Méndez-Sánchez1, Misael Uribe

  • 1Department of Biomedical Research, Medica Sur Clinic & Foundation, Mexico City, Mexico. nmendez@medicasur.org.mx

Annals of Hepatology
|July 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study highlights Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) as a cause of hepatitis in adults. EBV infection can lead to liver damage and cardiac issues, requiring prompt diagnosis and management.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Breast Cancer and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease.

International journal of molecular sciences·2026
Same author

Prevalence and Association of Liver Steatosis and Non-Alcoholic Pancreatic Steatosis in Very High Cardiovascular Risk.

Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease after Pancreatoduodenectomy: an Underestimated Metabolic Complication Driven by Unique Pathophysiological Mechanisms.

Journal of gastrointestinal cancer·2026
Same author

Bariatric Surgery in the Management of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Long-Term Benefits for Liver Health.

Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists·2026
Same author

Mini-Review: The Detoxification Effects of Black Radish in Metabolically Dysfunctional-Associated Fatty Liver Disease.

International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition·2026
Same author

Metabolic Impact of Alcohol Consumption in MASLD: Understanding MetALD and Beyond.

Journal of clinical and experimental hepatology·2025

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a common human herpesvirus.
  • While typically associated with infectious mononucleosis, EBV can cause a range of clinical manifestations.
  • The role of EBV in adult hepatitis requires further understanding.

Observation:

  • A 46-year-old male presented with fever, jaundice, and malaise.
  • Physical examination revealed cardiac murmurs and hepatomegaly.
  • Laboratory tests showed elevated liver enzymes (hypertransaminasemia).

Findings:

  • The patient had a high titer of anti-EBV IgM antibodies, indicating acute infection.
  • Other viral antibody tests were negative.
  • Liver biopsy confirmed EBV infection through the presence of EBV latent membrane protein.

Implications:

  • This case underscores EBV as a potential cause of acute hepatitis in immunocompetent adults.
  • Cardiac involvement in EBV hepatitis warrants clinical attention.
  • Early diagnosis of EBV hepatitis is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Related Experiment Videos