Rare Presentation of Epstein Barr Virus

Authors

  • 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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v35i3.12159

Keywords:

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, sepsis, Epstein-Barr virus, opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome

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.

J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2015;35(3):290-292

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Author Biography

Abhijit Ari, Department of Paediatric Medicine, Burdwan Medical College,

rmo cum clinical tutor, dept of pediatrics

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Published

2016-06-02

How to Cite

Ari, A., Ghosh, T., Bose, S., Shetty, P. K., & Chaudhary, R. (2016). Rare Presentation of Epstein Barr Virus. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 35(3), 290–292. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v35i3.12159

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 3 (2015)

Section

Brief Reports/Case Reports/Case Series

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