| Literature DB >> 2153730 |
N Bhatti1, E Larson, M Hickey, D Seal.
Abstract
Acute encephalitis due to Epstein-Barr virus is described. The initial diagnosis was based on clinical features and a positive Monospot test. Early treatment with intravenous acyclovir was given; steroids were not used. The patient made a rapid and complete recovery from a comatose state. The effectiveness of acyclovir in this condition remains unproven but early treatment is recommended in severely ill patients whose prognosis is uncertain.Entities:
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Year: 1990 PMID： 2153730 DOI： 10.1016/s0163-4453(90)92412-e
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Infect ISSN： 0163-4453 Impact factor: 6.072