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Apnea of infancy associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection
The Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association
|September 1, 1993
Insights
Epstein-Barr virus infection can cause varied symptoms in children. This report details a case of apnea linked to Epstein-Barr virus in a child.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
Background:
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a widespread human herpesvirus.
- Primary EBV infection typically occurs in childhood or adolescence.
- Clinical presentations of EBV infection are diverse and age-dependent.
Observation:
- A pediatric case is presented involving Epstein-Barr virus infection.
- The child exhibited apnea as a clinical manifestation.
Findings:
- The report documents a specific instance of apnea associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection in a child.
- This highlights a less common but serious complication of EBV.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider EBV as a potential cause of apnea in pediatric patients.
- Further research may elucidate the mechanisms linking EBV to respiratory compromise.
- Awareness of diverse EBV manifestations is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
Abstract:
The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most common causes of communicable disease. The clinical manifestations of this virus may vary widely depending on a child's age when primary infection occurs. I describe in this report a child with apnea associated with Epstein-Barr infection.