Epstein - Barr virus Pneumonitis

Ulster Med J. 2009 May;78(2):137-8.

Abstract

Epstein-Barr virus is an unusual pathogen in the aetiology of alveolitis. We describe a case of Epstein-Barr virus induced pneumonitis and its successful treatment with Aciclovir.

Keywords: Aciclovir; Computed Tomography; Epstein-Barr virus; Lung; Pneumonitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acyclovir / therapeutic use
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / drug therapy
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / virology
  • Female
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumonia / diagnosis*
  • Pneumonia / drug therapy
  • Pneumonia / virology

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Acyclovir