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ArticleFrontiers in gastroenterology (Lausanne, Switzerland)2026

Case Report: Hepatitis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia induced by EBV-associated infectious mononucleosis.

Akram Alnounou, Henry Zou, Madison C Laird, Sophie Numbers, Christopher Visak, Sage Bilsland, Neil Hughes, Eric Martin Sieloff

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Article in Frontiers in gastroenterology (Lausanne, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Akram AlnounouDepartment of Internal Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, United States.
Henry ZouDepartment of Internal Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, United States.
Madison C LairdDepartment of Internal Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, United States.
Sophie NumbersDepartment of Internal Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, United States.
Christopher VisakDepartment of Internal Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, United States.
Sage BilslandDepartment of Internal Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, United States.
Neil HughesDepartment of Internal Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, United States.
Eric Martin SieloffDivision of Gastroenterology, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI, United States.

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Abstract

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) typically causes infectious mononucleosis, but in rare cases, it may lead to complications such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) and hepatitis. We report the case of an 18-year-old previously healthy female who presented with jaundice, red urine, and arthralgia. Laboratory workup revealed direct hyperbilirubinemia, elevated transaminases, and a direct antiglobulin test positive for IgG (negative for C3d), consistent with warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia in the context of EBV infection. Imaging ruled out biliary obstruction. The patient was managed conservatively, with cautious steroid use, and demonstrated clinical improvement without progression to hepatic failure. This case underscores the importance of recognizing atypical hepatic presentations of EBV and carefully managing overlapping autoimmune complications.

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Epstein-Barr virushemolytic anemiahepatitisinfectious mononucleosisjaundice

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