Autor(es): Højberg Lise,Søndergård Eva,Pedersen Court

Resumo: This report presents a case of infectious mononucleosis with severe neurological complications in a previously healthy young female. Both peripheral and cranial nerves were affected causing paralysis and need for assisted ventilation. There was a clear correlation between the symptoms and the serological findings, indicating that the causative agent was Epstein-Barr virus. The patient was treated with acyclovir, methylprednisolone and immunoglobulins. Two months later she had recovered completely. Epstein-Barr virus infection must be considered among the possible causes in patients with cranial nerve affection or Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Imprenta: Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, v. 37, n. 6-7, p. 522-524, 2005

Identificador do Objeto Digital: 10.1080/00365540510038514

Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Proteins ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Antibodies ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Infectious diseases ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Viral infections ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Virus

Data de Publicação: 2005