Treatment is mainly supportive.
Symptoms
Hepatitis is theinflammationof the liver.
Even so, the infection will almost invariably cause the elevation of liver enzymes known astransaminases.
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EBV may also indirectly cause hepatitis by acting as a trigger to autoimmune hepatitis (AIH).
The infection may causeorgan rejectionor increase the risk ofpost-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLDs).
In fact, EBV should be explored in anyone with unexplained hepatitis symptoms, irrespective of age.
Healthcare professionals typically diagnose infectious mononucleosis based on symptoms.
Thatand the lack of liver scarring (fibrosis)can help differentiate EBV hepatitis from other forms of hepatitis.
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is typically avoided due to the adverse impact it can have on the liver.
The avoidance of alcohol is also key.
However, they can lead toantiviral resistanceif overused or not used appropriately.
As ubiquitous as EBV is, don’t assume that you have it and can ignore the simple guidelines.
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