Case of Severe Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis in a Child

Case of Severe Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis in a Child

Epstein-Barr virus usually causes mild and self-limiting infections in children and adolescents. Infectious mononucleosis is the most common clinical manifestation but neurologic complications, such as encephalitis, occur in up to 8% of patients.

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Veröffentlicht in:Liječnički vjesnik 2023-04, Vol.145 (Supp 2), p.52-52
Hauptverfasser: Barbara Mikuc, Tena Matek, Lorna Stemberger Marić
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
barbiturate coma
encephalitis
EpsteinBarr virus
status epilepticu
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Zusammenfassung:Epstein-Barr virus usually causes mild and self-limiting infections in children and adolescents. Infectious mononucleosis is the most common clinical manifestation but neurologic complications, such as encephalitis, occur in up to 8% of patients.
ISSN:0024-3477
1849-2177
DOI:10.26800/LV-145-supl2-CR12