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Cerebellitis as an uncommon complication of infectious mononucleosis
D M de Fraiture1, T H Sie, E H Boezeman
1Department of Internal Medicine, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Netherlands.
The Netherlands Journal of Medicine
|August 1, 1997
Abstract:
Cerebellitis is an uncommon complication of infectious mononucleosis. We describe such a patient with infectious mononucleosis and cerebellitis as a major feature of a more global encephalitis. In the discussion the cerebral complications are reviewed.
Insights
Cerebellitis, an uncommon complication of infectious mononucleosis, can present as a significant feature of global encephalitis. This case highlights the neurological spectrum of Epstein-Barr virus infections.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
Background:
- Infectious mononucleosis, primarily caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), is typically a self-limiting illness.
- Neurological complications of infectious mononucleosis are rare but can be severe.
- Cerebellitis, inflammation of the cerebellum, is an infrequent manifestation.