A fulminant case of Epstein-Barr Virus encephalitis with multiorgan dysfunction

Epstein-Barr Virus also known as Human herpesvirus 4 usually causes infectious mononucleosis which is a benign disease with mild or no symptoms. Death due to Epstein-Barr Virus infections is extremely rare. We present a case of fulminant Epstein-Barr Virus encephalitis who developed multiorgan dysfu...

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Published in:Journal of neurovirology 2022-06, Vol.28 (3), p.464-466
Main Authors: Patnaik, Sibabratta, Samal, Priyanka, Sahoo, Avinav, Mohanty, Biswabikash, Turuk, Jyotirmayee
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Case Report
Immunology
Infectious Diseases
Neurology
Neurosciences
Virology
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Summary:Epstein-Barr Virus also known as Human herpesvirus 4 usually causes infectious mononucleosis which is a benign disease with mild or no symptoms. Death due to Epstein-Barr Virus infections is extremely rare. We present a case of fulminant Epstein-Barr Virus encephalitis who developed multiorgan dysfunction on second day and succumbed within 52 h of symptom onset.
ISSN:1355-0284
1538-2443
DOI:10.1007/s13365-022-01084-1