Publication: Rare Presentation of Epstein Barr Virus
Date
2015
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 290 - 292
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Two rare complication of infection with the Epstein-Barr virus is the development of hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis and opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome. Here we are describing two cases which are describing these complications of Epstein-Barr virus infection. As they mimic several other condition but a strong suspicion is needed to diagnose these rare complications early as it will help us to reduce morbidity and mortality of these complications.
Description
Abhijit Ari
Department of Paediatric Medicine, Burdwan Medical College,
Taraknath Ghosh
Department of Paediatric, Medicine, Burdwan Medical College
Sayan Bose
Resident, Department of Pediatric Medicine, Burdwan Medical College
Prashat Kumar Shetty
Department of Paediatric Medicine, Burdwan Medical College
Ruchi Chaudhary
Senior Resident, Department of Paediatric Medicine, SMS Medical College
Keywords
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, sepsis, Epstein-Barr virus, opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v35i3.12159