Infectious causes of acute pancreatitis: A systematic review

Infectious etiologies of acute pancreatitis (AP) are rare and include viruses, bacteria, mycobacteria, parasites, and fungi. We aimed to conduct a comprehensive review on infectious etiologies of AP analyzing the frequency, clinical features, and outcomes of individuals presenting with this condition. Eligible articles reporting on AP attributed to infectious etiologies were included. A comprehensive literature search of PubMed from time of...