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Severe thrombocytopenia and recurrent epistaxis associated with primary Epstein-Barr virus infection
William Tilden1, Shahnawaz Valliani1
1Northwick Park Hospital, London, UK.
Abstract:
Infectious mononucleosis, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), generally follows a benign, yet protracted course, with the majority of symptoms being systemic somatic symptoms. Rarely, the clinical picture can be complicated by more acute severe haemotological sequelae of the disease, requiring hospitalisation and causing diagnostic uncertainty, particularly when distinguishing between a viral illness and a lymphoproliferative disorder. We describe the case of a young male patient who presented with headache, recurrent epistaxis and severe thrombocytopenia.
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