Acute or Chronic Life-Threatening Diseases Associated With Epstein-Barr Virus Infection

2012 ◽  
Vol 343 (6) ◽  
pp. 483-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Motohiko Okano ◽  
Thomas G. Gross
Keyword(s):  
Virus Infection ◽  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Epstein Barr Virus Infection ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Epstein Barr ◽  
Barr Virus Infection

Spontaneous retropharyngeal haematoma attributable to Epstein-Barr virus infection

1996 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 1075-1077 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. M. Jones ◽  
G. O. Owen ◽  
P. Morar
Keyword(s):  
Virus Infection ◽  
Epstein Barr Virus ◽  
Splenic Rupture ◽  
Hepatic Function ◽  
Epstein Barr Virus Infection ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Barr Virus ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Epstein Barr ◽  
Barr Virus Infection

AbstractLife-threatening sequelae of Epstein-Barr virus infection are uncommon but may present as: local pharyngeal manifestations, splenic rupture, neurological and haematological disorders and altered hepatic function. We present a case of retropharyngeal haematoma with posterior hypopharyngeal wall necrosis, thrombocytopenia and altered clotting function as a result of Epstein-Barr virus infection. A review of the literature on retropharyngeal haematoma reveals this to be the only recorded case which can be directly attributed to Epstein-Barr virus infection.

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