ENCEPHALITIS DUE TO EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS

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作者
BHATTI, N
LARSON, E
HICKEY, M
SEAL, D
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[1] NORTHWICK PK HOSP & CLIN RES CTR,CLIN RES CTR,DIV COMMUNICABLE DIS,MICROBIAL PATHOGENIC RES GRP,HARROW HA1 3UJ,MIDDX,ENGLAND
[2] NORTHWICK PK HOSP & CLIN RES CTR,DEPT MICROBIOL,HARROW HA1 3UJ,MIDDX,ENGLAND
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10.1016/S0163-4453(90)92412-E
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R51 [传染病];
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100401 ;
摘要
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. © 1990 The British Society for the Study of Infection.
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