EBV-associated CNS infection in an immunocompetent adult: A case report and literature review.

Journal: Clinical case reports

Volume: 12

Issue: 3

Year of Publication: 

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Neurology Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock Texas USA. Department of Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock Texas USA.

Abstract summary 

EBV infections rarely cause CNS involvement. For young adult patients with suspected CNS infection, bacterial and other common viral infections should be excluded first and treated empirically until proven otherwise. Challenges in diagnosing EBV-associated CNS infection, emphasizing the role of CSF PCR in confirming the diagnosis.

Authors & Co-authors:  Srifuengfung Suppakitjanusant Chaisrimaneepan

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Portegies P, Corssmit N. Epstein‐Barr virus and the nervous system. Curr Opin Neurol. 2000;13:301‐304. doi:10.1097/00019052-200006000-00012
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Identifiers
Doi : e8568
SSN : 2050-0904
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
CNS infection;CSF PCR;Epstein–Barr virus;altered mental status;aseptic meningitis;viral encephalitis
Study Design
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
England