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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) encephalitis is rare, but can cause severe neurological and peripheral nerve damage. Early diagnosis using cerebrospinal fluid metagenomic next-generation sequencing (NGS) is crucial for timely treatment and improved outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Neurovirology
Infectious Diseases
Neurology

Background:

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a common B-lymphotropic herpesvirus, typically causes asymptomatic infections.
Severe manifestations like EBV encephalitis are rare, with peripheral nerve damage being even less common.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare case of severe Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis complicated by peripheral nerve damage.
To highlight the diagnostic utility of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (NGS) in cerebrospinal fluid for identifying EBV in complex neurological cases.

Main Methods:

A case study of a 49-year-old woman presenting with fever, hand weakness, and slurred speech.
Diagnostic procedures included electromyography, MRI, and cerebrospinal fluid metagenomic next-generation sequencing (NGS).
Treatment involved antiviral and hormone therapy.

Main Results:

The patient exhibited severe median nerve damage and multiple cerebral lesions with leptomeningeal enhancement.
EBV was detected in cerebrospinal fluid via NGS.
Despite interventions, the patient experienced neurological deterioration, infarction, multi-organ failure, and ultimately died.

Conclusions:

Cerebrospinal fluid NGS is a valuable tool for early and accurate diagnosis of EBV encephalitis in patients with neurological symptoms.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system infections are critical to reduce mortality and improve patient prognosis.