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Epstein-Barr virus-associated retinitis: a case report
Weiwei Wang1,2, Libin Zheng2, Qinxiang Zheng2
1Department of Nursing, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Frontiers in Medicine
|August 8, 2026
Summary
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause retinitis even in immunocompetent individuals. Early diagnosis using PCR and combined medical-surgical treatment can lead to vision recovery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
Background:
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a common herpesvirus.
- EBV-associated retinitis typically occurs in severely immunocompromised patients.
- Atypical presentations of EBV retinitis warrant further investigation.
