Mediastinitis as a complication of Epstein-Barr virus infection: a rare entity

Authors

  • Shifa Younus Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University and Hospital, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Hamza Maqsood Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University and Hospital, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Amna Younas Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University and Hospital, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20204258

Keywords:

Mediastinitis, EBV, Emphysema, Peri-tonsillar abscess

Abstract

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a member of the herpes virus family that can infect humans. Common manifestations of Epstein-Barr virus infection include fever, lymphadenopathy and pharyngitis with some rare complications including mediastinitis, myocarditis, pancreatitis, acute kidney failure and neurological disorders. Clinical findings along with serological evidences are needed to diagnose the infection. Early investigation for EBV in febrile patients can expedite both diagnosis and treatment.

Author Biographies

Shifa Younus, Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University and Hospital, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan

Nishtar Medical University,Medical Student

Hamza Maqsood, Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University and Hospital, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan

Nishtar Medical University,Medical Student

Amna Younas, Department of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University and Hospital, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan

Nishtar Medical University,Medical Student

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Published

2020-09-24

How to Cite

Younus, S., Maqsood, H., & Younas, A. (2020). Mediastinitis as a complication of Epstein-Barr virus infection: a rare entity. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 8(10), 3713–3714. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20204258

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Case Reports