Acute acalculous cholecystitis during the course of primary Epstein–Barr virus infection: a new case and a review of the literature

Acute acalculous cholecystitis may occur during the course of acute EBV infection, especially in patients with cholestatic hepatitis. Clinicians should be aware of the possible involvement of the gallbladder during EBV infection to avoid unnecessary invasive procedures or the overuse of antibiotics.