Cholestatic Hepatitis Secondary to Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in Children: Case Series and Review of the Literature
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol.18, no.01, pp.55-60, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 18 Issue: 01
- Publication Date: 2023
- Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0042-1755211
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database
- Page Numbers: pp.55-60
- Keywords: cholestasis, Epstein-Barr virus, infectious mononucleosis, pediatric patients
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective Cholestatic hepatitis (CH) secondary to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is a rare clinical condition in children and adolescents, which was reported in 5% of patients. Herein, we aimed to present our pediatric cases of EBV-induced CH with a comprehensive review of previously reported patients.