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Mononucleosis-associated subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.

F H Hochberg, J R Lehrich, E P Richardson

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    |January 31, 1976
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    Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is linked to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and measles virus in a rare pediatric case. This suggests immune defects in infectious mononucleosis may reactivate latent viruses, causing severe encephalitis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Virology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare, progressive neurological disorder usually associated with measles virus.
    • Acute infectious mononucleosis, caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), is typically self-limiting but can have rare complications.

    Observation:

    • A 13-year-old girl developed SSPE following acute infectious mononucleosis.
    • Cerebrospinal fluid showed a high Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibody titer.
    • Brain tissue analysis revealed paramyxovirus-like and herpesvirus-like particles.

    Findings:

    • Measles and EBV antigens were detected in the cerebral cortex, with EBV previously unconfirmed in brain tissue.
    • The patient exhibited an increased proportion of B lymphocytes, indicating a potential cellular immunity defect.

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  • This case represents the tenth reported instance of SSPE associated with two viruses and the third in the authors' experience involving acute EBV infection.

    • Implications:

    • Defects in cellular immunity during infectious mononucleosis may predispose individuals to the reactivation of latent viruses like measles.
    • The presence of EBV antigens in brain tissue warrants further investigation into its role in SSPE pathogenesis.
    • This case highlights the complex interplay between viral infections and immune responses in severe neurological diseases.