Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Child: A Case Report and Management of Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis
Joint Authors
Karaaslan, Ayse
Bakır, Mustafa
Öcal Demir, Sevliya
Soysal, Ahmet
Akkoc, Gulsen
Yakut, Nurhayat
Atici, Serkan
Kepenekli Kadayifci, Eda
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) usually causes mild, asymptomatic, and self-limited infections in children and adults; however, it may occasionally lead to severe conditions such as neurological diseases, malignant diseases, hepatic failure, and myocarditis.
Epstein-Barr virus-related neurological disorders include meningitis, encephalitis, and cranial or peripheral neuritis, which are mostly seen in immunocompromised patients.
The therapeutic modalities for EBV-related severe organ damage including central nervous system manifestations are still uncertain.
Herein, we describe a seven-year-old boy with EBV encephalitis who presented with prolonged fever, exudative pharyngitis, reduced consciousness, and neck stiffness.
Cranial magnetic resonance imaging showed contrast enhancement in the bilateral insular cortex and the right hypothalamus.
The diagnosis was made by EBV-DNA amplification in both the blood and cerebrospinal fluid samples.
He was discharged with acyclovir therapy without any sequelae.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Akkoc, Gulsen& Kepenekli Kadayifci, Eda& Karaaslan, Ayse& Atici, Serkan& Yakut, Nurhayat& Öcal Demir, Sevliya…[et al.]. 2016. Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Child: A Case Report and Management of Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101016
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Akkoc, Gulsen…[et al.]. Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Child: A Case Report and Management of Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101016
American Medical Association (AMA)
Akkoc, Gulsen& Kepenekli Kadayifci, Eda& Karaaslan, Ayse& Atici, Serkan& Yakut, Nurhayat& Öcal Demir, Sevliya…[et al.]. Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Child: A Case Report and Management of Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101016
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101016