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[Epstein-Barr virus meningoencephalitis. Considerations on a very unusual clinical manifestation in adults]
1Divisione di Medicina Generale, USL RM G, Ospedale A, Angelucci Subiaco (Roma).
Minerva Medica
|July 1, 1996
Abstract:
The authors report a case of meningoencephalitis occurring as a complication in an adult suffering from infective mononucleosis. As well as the clinical and serological aspects of the pathology, the authors analyse the main and most recent etiopathogenetic hypotheses responsible for neurological symptoms, and pay special attention to the indirect namely immunomediated action of the virus.
Insights
Infective mononucleosis can cause meningoencephalitis in adults. This case study explores the clinical, serological, and immunomediated aspects of this rare neurological complication.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- Infective mononucleosis, typically caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), is a common viral illness.
- Neurological complications are rare but can be severe.
- Meningoencephalitis presents as inflammation of the brain and meninges.