differential diagnosis of acute hepatitis

Last reviewed 01/2018

Differential diagnosis of acute hepatitis includes:

  • viral infections
    • hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses
    • Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
    • Epstein- Barr virus (EBV)
  • bacterial infections
    • leptospirosis
    • typhoid fever
  • drugs
    • acetaminophen (paracetamol)
    • rifampin
    • oral contraceptives (OCP)
    • isoniazid
  • toxins
    • alcohol
    • carbon tetrachloride (1)

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