Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis with substantia nigra involvement
Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences, cilt.10, sa.4, ss.401-403, 2015 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 10 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2015
- Doi Numarası: 10.4103/1817-1745.174436
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.401-403
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Encephalitis, Epstein-Barr virus, substantia nigra
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Infectious mononucleosis due to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a usually benign systemic viral illness common in children. Many studies described nervous system manifestations of infectious mononucleosis with a wide spectrum of neurologic deficits. Neurologic complications of EBV are seen in both acute and reactivate infection. Herein, we describe a patient diagnosed by acute EBV encephalitis with substantia nigra involvement and excellent clinical recovery.