[Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis. Apropos of a case in a child]

Pediatrie. 1986 Sep;41(6):481-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Encephalitic illnesses with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) only represent a small percentage of the causes of viral encephalitis. Clinical symptoms are not specific. Biological standards tests carry few elements of direction, only serologic test of infectious mononucleosis confirms the diagnostic of recent EBV infection. Previous observation shows that the initial study can present similarities with herpes simplex encephalitis, which forces the immediate start of treatment by Acyclovir.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Encephalitis / diagnosis
  • Encephalitis / drug therapy
  • Encephalitis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human
  • Humans
  • Infectious Mononucleosis / complications*