Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Transduction-Transplantation Mouse Model of Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
08:12

Transduction-Transplantation Mouse Model of Myeloproliferative Neoplasm

Published on: December 22, 2016

Transfusion-related infectious mononucleosis

Pierre Tattevin1, Anne-Claude Crémieux, Diane Descamps

  • 1Department of Infectious Diseases, CHU Pontchaillou, Rennes, France. pierre.tattevin@chu-rennes.fr

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|December 13, 2002
PubMed

Insights

Transfusion-transmitted infections remain a risk despite donor screening. This case highlights transfusion-related infectious mononucleosis, emphasizing Epstein-Barr virus transmission via blood products.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hematology
  • Virology

Background:

  • Blood transfusions are essential medical interventions.
  • Donor screening minimizes but does not eliminate transfusion-transmitted infections.
  • Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is linked to post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders.

Observation:

  • A case of infectious mononucleosis was observed following a blood transfusion.
  • The patient developed symptoms consistent with infectious mononucleosis post-transfusion.

Findings:

  • The case suggests a potential transmission of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) through blood transfusion.
  • Infectious mononucleosis was diagnosed in the recipient.

Implications:

  • The potential for EBV transmission via blood products warrants consideration.
  • This risk is particularly relevant for immunocompromised populations, such as solid-organ transplant recipients.
  • Enhanced vigilance for transfusion-transmitted EBV may be necessary in specific patient groups.

More Related Videos

Transduction and Expansion of Primary T Cells in Nine Days with Maintenance of Central Memory Phenotype08:49

Transduction and Expansion of Primary T Cells in Nine Days with Maintenance of Central Memory Phenotype

Published on: March 18, 2020

Separation of Immune Cell Subpopulations in Peripheral Blood Samples from Children with Infectious Mononucleosis08:44

Separation of Immune Cell Subpopulations in Peripheral Blood Samples from Children with Infectious Mononucleosis

Published on: September 7, 2022

Related Concept Videos

Blood Transfusion and Agglutination02:45

Blood Transfusion and Agglutination

Blood transfusion is a therapeutic measure to restore the blood volume after extensive blood loss due to an accident or a medical procedure. Blood transfusion involves drawing a certain amount of blood from a suitable donor and infusing it into the recipient.
History
The history of blood transfusion dates back to the 17th century, when early attempts were made in animals. In 1818 James Blundell, a British doctor, performed the first successful human blood transfusion. Later in 1900, Karl...
Rh Blood Group01:19

Rh Blood Group

The Rhesus (Rh) antigen is crucial in determining blood groups and ensuring compatibility during blood transfusions.
Blood Transfusion01:15

Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusion is a critical medical procedure that saves lives and treats various medical conditions. It involves transferring blood from a donor to a recipient. This process requires a thorough understanding of the ABO blood group system and its associated antigens and antibodies.
Blood Transfusion Overview
A blood transfusion is a medical procedure used to replace blood lost due to injury, surgery, or to treat conditions such as anemia or cancer. During a transfusion, donor blood is...
Rabies01:28

Rabies

Rabies is a lethal zoonotic disease caused by a single-stranded, negative-sense RNA virus of the Lyssavirus genus, within the family Rhabdoviridae. Its primary mode of transmission to humans is through bites or saliva-contaminated scratches from infected mammals such as dogs, bats, raccoons, or foxes. Transmission can also occur if infectious saliva contacts abraded skin or intact mucous membranes, including the conjunctiva.Viral Entry and Early ReplicationOnce introduced at the bite or scratch...
Cytomegalovirus Disease01:27

Cytomegalovirus Disease

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease is caused by human cytomegalovirus, a double-stranded DNA virus of the Herpesviridae family. While primary CMV infection is often asymptomatic in immunocompetent individuals, the virus can cause severe disease in neonates and immunocompromised patients. CMV is the most common cause of congenital viral infection in the United States, and a major pathogen in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients.CMV is transmitted via bodily fluids, sexual...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease01:29

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Disease

Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a widespread pathogen that primarily targets infants and young children but also poses a serious health risk to elderly and immunocompromised individuals. Belonging to the Pneumoviridae family, RSV is a negative-sense, single-stranded RNA virus within the Pneumovirus genus. Its global health burden is significant, with millions of cases annually resulting in hospitalizations and mortality, particularly in resource-limited settings. Although most...